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NHTSA Recall 18V464000: Electrical system: control module and anti-theft device (steering)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,168 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Golf.

33,168
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 19)
NHTSA campaign18V464000
Manufacturer campaign37L5
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › ANTI-THEFT › CONTROL MODULE; STEERING › COLUMN LOCKING › ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Report receivedJuly 11, 2018
Owner notificationMarch 19, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V464000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Golf2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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.