Recall 18V824000: 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018–2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 26, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 73,549
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
The risk
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V824000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 90L3 / 90L4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 13, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology