2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Gti | 2019 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle — Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
Published August 22, 2019 · Recall initiated: August 22, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V615000, published August 22, 2019. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Gti | 2019 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle — Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2017 Volkswagen Gti | 2019 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle — Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V615000 on August 22, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: BEETLE CONVERTIBLE.