2019
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
See the year recordReported years
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch recall: Volkswagen Jetta years in the records
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2020. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.
Years we reviewed
2020
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
See the year recordWhat to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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. Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”