Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
What could happen
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Beetle 2008–2010, 2012–2013
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2008–2010, 2012–2013
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2015
- Volkswagen Jetta 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2015, 2019
- Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 2013
- Volkswagen Passat 2017
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V679000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 113
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 8, 2016 to Dec 9, 2016
- Part
- Unknown or other
- Maker's own recall number
- 01D7
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Steering Sep 11, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Sep 10, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Back over prevention May 20, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Air bags Dec 10, 2025
- Volkswagen recall: Steering Aug 13, 2025
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Back over prevention Feb 12, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.