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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V824000

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Published November 27, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 26, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V824000, published November 27, 2018 and initiated November 26, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.

What's the hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
TIGUAN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V824000 on November 27, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TIGUAN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)