The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V879000·Announced 2019-12-11

Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta and Golf Models for Wheel Bearing Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles because improperly machined front wheel bearings may cause excessive stress, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly machined wheel bearings) that can cause breakage and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined. This improper machining can potentially cause excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

The excessive stress can lead to steering, traction, or other stability issues, or breakage relating to the front wheels, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

Dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, GOLF ALLTRACK, GOLF
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (3)

  • JETTA
  • GOLF ALLTRACK
  • GOLF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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