VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V604000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-02-01 | 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 28H7
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62538
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
