2019–2020 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen +more: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V604000 · 63K units potentially affected · filed Aug 30, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V604000
- Manufacturer no.
- 28H7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Units affected
- 62,538
- Report received
- Aug 30, 2023
- Owner letters
- Feb 1, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Golf 2019
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2019
- Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2019
- Volkswagen Gti 2019, 2020
- Volkswagen Jetta 2019, 2020