Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
10 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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 nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 69EG,69GQ,69E6
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2024
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 37M2
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving up an incline, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated while driving 63 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated. The contact was forced to coast the vehicle to a stop in the middle of the highway because the steering wheel could not be turned. The contact was almost struck by a tractor trailer after the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over to the shoulder before resuming normal driving. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 632.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving up an incline, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated while driving 63 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated. The contact was forced to coast the vehicle to a stop in the middle of the highway because the steering wheel could not be turned. The contact was almost struck by a tractor trailer after the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over to the shoulder before resuming normal driving. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 632.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving up an incline, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated while driving 63 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated. The contact was forced to coast the vehicle to a stop in the middle of the highway because the steering wheel could not be turned. The contact was almost struck by a tractor trailer after the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and pulled over to the shoulder before resuming normal driving. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 632.
Mfg Campaign: 11626792
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2024
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