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2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen recall: control module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 11, 2018. It covers about 33,168 vehicles.

vehicles affected
33,168
reported
Jul 11, 2018
owners notified
Mar 19, 2019
related complaints
71

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Recall number 18V464000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 71 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 18V464000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen control module?

Yes. Recall 18V464000, reported on July 11, 2018, covers about 33,168 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V464000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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