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NHTSA Recall 19V879000: Wheels

Do not drive Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volkswagen Golf.

8
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2020
owners notified (January 13)
NHTSA campaign19V879000
Manufacturer campaign40P1
ComponentWHEELS
Report receivedDecember 11, 2019
Owner notificationJanuary 13, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

Safety risk

The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

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 19V879000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Golf2019
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack2019
Volkswagen Jetta2019

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.