Your vehicle's ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperatures, which could cause electrical system shutdown and engine stalling while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition switch fails, it could cause your engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free replacement of the ignition switch will be performed by a dealership, and you've already been notified by letter on February 1, 2024.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The anti-theft system in your vehicle is a computer that helps prevent theft by controlling the ignition. It's located on the shift lever and can be damaged by silicate buildup, which can let you remove the key from the ignition even if the transmission isn't in 'Park'.
Risk if Unfixed
If you remove the key while the shift lever is in anything other than 'Park', your vehicle could roll away, possibly causing injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will add a new switch and circuit board to prevent this issue, all for free. When you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to have it done.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.