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
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 (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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