CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
- Risk
- A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids. The cracks can cause an internal transmission oil leak and a drop in oil pressure, which may stop the clutch from engaging.
If the clutch fails to engage, the vehicle can suddenly lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, which will install a repair kit and replace affected parts as needed. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021; you can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 34J6). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | 201320142015 |
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