NHTSA Recall 19V615000: Anti-theft device (steering) and electrical system: control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 679,027 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V615000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 37M2 |
| Components | STEERING › COLUMN LOCKING › ANTI-THEFT DEVICE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › ANTI-THEFT › CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | August 22, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 19, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
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 November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
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 19V615000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 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.