NHTSA recall 19V-094 (19V094000)
electrical system recall reported February 13, 2019 - about 4,064 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V094000
- Also written as
- 19V-094
- Manufacturer number
- 90L8
- Reported
- February 13, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,064
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."
Why it is dangerous
If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-094 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.