CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The ignition switch in certain vehicles may fail, especially in high temperature environments. When it fails, the electrical system can shut down and the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and refer to recall number 28H7.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2019 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 20192020 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 20192020 |