2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Jetta and others recall: instrument cluster/panel
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 26, 2018. It covers about 73,549 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 73,549
- reported
- Nov 26, 2018
- owners notified
- Dec 13, 2018
- related complaints
- 444
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
- Risk
- If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Recall number 18V824000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018-2019 20182019
- Volkswagen Jetta 2019 2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018-2019 20182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 444 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 18V824000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Jetta and others instrument cluster/panel?
Yes. Recall 18V824000, reported on November 26, 2018, covers about 73,549 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V824000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
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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