How Do I Register My Car For Recalls

These instructions utilize if y'all received a Registration Renewal Notice that that looks similar this.
The recall numbers listed on your detect may be dissimilar.

I cannot register my VW/Audi 2.0 or 3.0 liter diesel vehicle because my DMV Registration Renewal Notice says I demand to provide a Proof of Correction Document for a manufacturer'southward recall. What should I do?

Mandatory Recall

Some VW diesel vehicles have a mandatory recall for emissions related issues such as a "snowflap", Diesel Frazzle Fluid (DEF) heater, or Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) goad. If your DMV registration notice contains the recall entrada codes 23W1, 24CV, 24CX, 26K2, 26K4, or 26K6 retrieve work must be completed at a dealership (no price to the owner) to register your vehicle. These recalls are unrelated to the approved emissions modifications (AEMs) resulting from the Consent Decree.
Once the to a higher place mandatory recall piece of work is completed vehicle owners are issued a Proof of Correction (POC) certificate by the manufacturer. Typically, the manufacturer transmits it electronically to the DMV, only sometimes in that location is a delay. A filibuster can be problematic if you are very close to your registration due appointment. In that instance, present the POC document to the DMV to have the registration hold removed and the car registered.

Voluntary Recall

Some VW and Audi 2.0 and 3.0 liter diesel vehicle owners incorrectly received a DMV Registration Renewal Notice requiring a manufacturer'due south recall (23Q3, 23T4, 23U3, 23U4, 23U7, 23V4, 23V5, 23V6, or 23V7) due to a data processing mistake. This recall is not required. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration hold for your vehicle has been removed and a POC document is not required.

Please review the scenarios below for advisable registration procedures to receive your current registration and tags.

If you lot are a VW/Audi two.0 or 3.0 liter diesel vehicle owner whose registration is electric current and y'all received a recall notification on your DMV Registration Renewal Notice.

If recall 23Q3, 23T4, 23U3, 23U4, 23U7, 23V4, 23V5, 23V6, or 23V7 is listed on the renewal notice, the registration agree has been lifted. If your discover says you need a smog certificate, delight have that with you when you register your vehicle. (If yous take questions on why you demand a smog cheque, please encounter our FAQ below on smog checks.)

To renew by Post
Your renewal cannot be candy by mail using the original mail-in registration course. The DMV uses an automated letter opener /scanner that reads the renewal form and scans the contents for the proof of correction certificate (POC). If the POC is not establish, it will send the form back to you telling yous to provide the POC to complete renewal. Yous can mail in a copy of your registration card instead of the DMV Registration Renewal Discover forth with a check for the renewal fees to the DMV.
To renew In person
Your renewal can be processed in person at a DMV field function without needing a Proof of Correction. The requirements for POCs have been removed. You may also renew at an AAA office if you are a member.
Y'all cannot renew online
Your renewal cannot be processed online at the DMV website.

If yous are a VW/Audi ii.0 or 3.0 liter diesel vehicle owner and take already paid for your vehicle registration, only received an Incomplete Registration notice from the DMV for the above retrieve, you can now:

Take the notice into a DMV field office and receive your registration and tags.
Telephone call the DMV and have them check your VIN in their database. They volition see that the hold is removed and DMV volition send your registration and tags.
Take the discover to a AAA role if you are a AAA member and start the registration process in that location. AAA will process your registration.

If yous are a VW/Audi two.0 or 3.0 liter diesel vehicle owner and have missed the deadline for your vehicle registration fees due to confusion nigh the 23Q3, 23T4, 23U3, 23U4, 23U7, 23V4, 23V5, 23V6, or 23V7 recall notification on your DMV Registration Renewal course, you may exist field of study to late registration fees and/or punishment. The DMV by statue cannot waive these fees. You lot can at present:

Pay your registration and your late fees in person at DMV field function.
Pay registration and your late fees in person at a AAA office, if you lot are a member.

I intend to participate in the VW buyback of afflicted 2.0liter TDIs later this year. My registration and smog bank check are due at present. Must I register my car or can I put it into "not-operational status" with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and nonetheless be eligible to participate in the future buyback?

This result is being handled past the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee. Delight contact them directly at 1-800-948-2181 or info@vwclasscounsel.com. Their staff is answering inquiries daily.

I followed the procedures above, but was all the same denied registration. What do I do at present?

Please phone call (916) 322-2990.