2019–2020 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, GTI, Jetta and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, switch
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V604000
- Reported
- August 30, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Electrical system: ignition, switch
- Vehicles affected
- About 62,538
What is 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.
Safety risk
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Volkswagen GTI (2019, 2020); Volkswagen Golf (2019); Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (2019); Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen (2019); Volkswagen Jetta (2019, 2020). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.