NHTSA recall 23V-604 (23V604000)
electrical system recall reported August 30, 2023 - about 62,538 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V604000
- Also written as
- 23V-604
- Manufacturer number
- 28H7
- Reported
- August 30, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~62,538
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Why it is dangerous
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-604 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
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.