Recall 23V-604: 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and 3 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 30, 2023, covering about 62,538 vehicles.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
The risk
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Ignition › Switch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V604000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2019 | All years |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019, 2020 | 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 23V-604?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
How is recall 23V-604 fixed?
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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.