NHTSA Recall 23V604000: Switch (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62,538 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Volkswagen Golf.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V604000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 28H7 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | August 30, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Safety risk
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V604000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2019 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2019, 2020 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019, 2020 |
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.