Recall 19V-615: 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and 4 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 22, 2019, covering about 679,027 vehicles.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
The risk
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V615000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V-615?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
How is recall 19V-615 fixed?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.