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2011-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and others recall: control module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 22, 2019. It covers about 679,027 vehicles.

vehicles affected
679,027
reported
Aug 22, 2019
owners notified
Nov 19, 2019
related complaints
842

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
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 November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Recall number 19V615000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 842 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 19V615000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and others control module?

Yes. Recall 19V615000, reported on August 22, 2019, covers about 679,027 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V615000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

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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