2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2019 Volkswagen Golf recalls, newest first
Feb 14, 2024Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front wheel drive 2015 to 2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015 to 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019 to 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018 to 2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015 to 2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015 to 2020 Golf GTI, and 2015 to 2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298 or Audi customer service at 1 800 253 2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V647.
NHTSA campaign 24V110000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Aug 30, 2023Electrical System, IgnitionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019 to 2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V604000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 31, 2022Tires, Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019 to 2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020 to 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1 800 893 5298 or Audis customer service at 1 800 253 2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Dec 11, 2019WheelsDo not driveVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Risk: The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
NHTSA campaign 19V879000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Aug 22, 2019Electrical System, IgnitionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 GTI, 2015 to 2016 and 2018 to 2019 Golf, 2012 to 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017 to 2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011 to 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V615000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mar 6, 2019Suspension, RearVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015 to 2019 Golf, and 2018 to 2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
NHTSA campaign 19V188000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf, including 1 marked do not drive. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2019 Volkswagen Golf has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.