Volkswagen Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Ignition Switch Failure Risk
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because the ignition switch may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ignition switch failure) that can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The recall involves 62,538 vehicles.
The ignition switch may fail, especially in high-temperature environments. This failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN, GTI, JETTA, GOLF
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Ignition System
- Affected units
- 62,538
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 (5)
- GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- GTI
- JETTA
- GOLF
- GOLF ALLTRACK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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