NHTSA Recall 09V333000: Automatic transmission (power train)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V333000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | August 20, 2009 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.
Safety risk
The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
VW recall no.37e3/s7 & audi recall no. 37e5/j7.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V333000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2009, 2010 |
| Audi TT | 2009 |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2009 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2009, 2010 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.