NHTSA Recall 18V824000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73,549 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V824000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 90L3 / 90L4 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | November 26, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2018 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
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 18V824000
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.