Volkswagen 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."
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the anti-theft control module. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
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.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-615.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012–2019 | Volkswagen Beetle |
| 2015–2019 | Volkswagen GTI |
| 2015–2019 | Volkswagen Golf |
| 2017–2019 | Volkswagen Golf SportWagen |
| 2011–2018 | Volkswagen Jetta |
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