NHTSA recall 19V615000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V615000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 37M2 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2019-08-22 |
| Owners notified | 2019-11-19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Units potentially affected | 679027 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2021 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2021-04-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 679027 |
| Reported remedied | 320781 (47%) |
| Reported unreachable | 25805 |
| Reported removed | 25356 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2021 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The 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.
| 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2011-06-10 to 2016-07-29. |
|---|---|
| 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2011-06-10 to 2016-07-29. |
| 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2011-06-10 to 2016-07-29. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2011-06-10 to 2016-07-29. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2011-06-10 to 2016-07-29. |
| 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2016-07-15 to 2019-06-04. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2016-07-15 to 2019-06-04. |
| 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | Built 2016-07-15 to 2019-06-04. |
| 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2012-02-15 to 2016-07-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2012-02-15 to 2016-07-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2012-02-15 to 2016-07-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2012-02-15 to 2016-07-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2012-02-15 to 2016-07-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2016-07-07 to 2019-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2016-07-07 to 2019-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | Built 2016-07-07 to 2019-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 2014-03-29 to 2015-07-23. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 2014-03-29 to 2015-07-23. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 2018-04-09 to 2019-05-09. |
| 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | Built 2018-04-09 to 2019-05-09. |
| 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN | Built 2016-06-23 to 2017-07-12. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN | Built 2017-06-24 to 2019-05-13. |
| 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN | Built 2017-06-24 to 2019-05-13. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 2014-02-11 to 2017-07-23. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 2014-02-11 to 2017-07-23. |
| 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 2014-02-11 to 2017-07-23. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 2017-07-17 to 2019-05-09. |
| 2019 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 2017-07-17 to 2019-05-09. |
| 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2010-03-18 to 2014-07-18. |
| 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2010-03-18 to 2014-07-18. |
| 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2010-03-18 to 2014-07-18. |
| 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2010-03-18 to 2014-07-18. |
| 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2014-07-11 to 2017-12-09. |
| 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2014-07-11 to 2017-12-09. |
| 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2014-07-11 to 2017-12-09. |
| 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 2014-07-11 to 2017-12-09. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 961301 | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement |
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| TT961405 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan |
| TT961402 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement |
| TT961207 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip |
| Edition31 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition55 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition51 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| TT641402 | 2023-07-31. Service bulletin. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM 09117. |
| 961301 | 2023-07-24. Service bulletin. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement |
| TT571305 | 2023-07-17. Service bulletin. On the vehicles listed above, the auto unlock feature will only unlock the door(s) that were unlocked when the vehicle was last entered. For example, if the vehicle is set to unlock only the driver?s door on first press of the unlock button on the keyless entry remote (or when using the door handle on KESSY equipped vehicles) and only the driver?s door is unlocked during entry, only the driver?s door will unlock with the auto unlock feature when placed into park or the key is removed from the ignition. This is normal operation, normal characteristic and no diagnosis or repair should be attempted for this condition. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.