The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V679000·Announced 2019-09-25

Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models Due to Regulatory Non-Compliance

Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2019 models because internal evaluation modifications may cause non-compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source states that non-compliance could lead to an increased risk of crash, fire, or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported' criterion.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 and 2011-2013, 2015, and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, and 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The recall involves 113 vehicles.

The defect is attributed to modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period. These modifications may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. If the vehicles do not meet these requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began on November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, PASSAT, JETTA HYBRID, BEETLE
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan / Hatchback / SUV
Hazard
Affected units
113

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • TIGUAN
  • PASSAT
  • JETTA HYBRID
  • BEETLE
  • JETTA
  • BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
  • GOLF SPORTWAGEN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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