Volkswagen 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.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system instrument cluster/panel. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
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.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-824.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Volkswagen Atlas |
| 2019 | Volkswagen Jetta |
| 2018–2019 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
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