Recall
Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — 23V604000
NHTSA ID
23V604000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Sportwagen
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2023-08-30
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Units Affected
62,538
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
28H7
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.