Recall 19V-615
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 5 other models: Electrical system (ignition, anti-theft, control module); Steering (column locking, anti-theft device).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-615
- Reported
- August 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 679,027 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
The risk
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2012 to 2019
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012 to 2019
- Volkswagen GTI 2015 to 2019
- Volkswagen Golf 2015 to 2019
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2017 to 2019
- Volkswagen Jetta 2011 to 2018