NHTSA Recall 19V094000: Service brakes and instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,064 vehicles. It affects 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V094000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 90L8 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | February 13, 2019 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."
Safety risk
If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.
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 19V094000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2019 |
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.