Recall 23V-604
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2019 to 2020 Volkswagen GTI and 4 other models: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-604
- Reported
- August 30, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 62,538 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
The risk
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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 GTI 2019 to 2020
- Volkswagen Golf 2019
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2019
- Volkswagen Jetta 2019 to 2020