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19V-615

Aug 22, 2019

Volkswagen

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…

Electrical system

679,027

Repair or modification

19V-614

Aug 21, 2019

Volkswagen

Suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak

Fuel system

Part replacement

19V-547

Jul 24, 2019

Volkswagen

Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the…

Airbags

145,337

Repair or modification

19V-535

Jul 17, 2019

Volkswagen

Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent…

Airbags

27,822

Software update

19V-474

Jun 19, 2019

Volkswagen

Improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger…

Airbags

138,896

Part replacement

19V-473

Jun 19, 2019

Volkswagen

In the event of a crash deploying the passenger's frontal air bag, the instrument panel carrier may break due to incorrect welding

Airbags

Part replacement

19V-434

Jun 10, 2019

Volkswagen

Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket

Electrical system

1,646

Part replacement

19V-416

Jun 5, 2019

Volkswagen

Wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach

Wheels

126,161

Repair or modification

19V-415

Jun 5, 2019

Volkswagen

Front passenger seat track rivet may fail and cause the spindle bracket to separate

Seats

Part replacement

19V-385

May 23, 2019

Volkswagen

Inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue

Lighting

23,241

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Campaign 19V-615

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…

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: August 22, 2019
Component: Electrical system
Vehicles affected: 679,027
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.

Affected models

Volkswagen Beetle 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2017 to 2019 Volkswagen GTI 2015 to 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 2015 to 2018

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