Volkswagen Jetta 2019: Key Left in Ignition Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Jetta models with electrical system issue that may not alert drivers when key is left in ignition, increasing theft or crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles that may not warn drivers when the key is left in the ignition. This could increase the risk of vehicle theft or crashes if the driver isn't notified. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224491-volkswagen-jetta-2019-key-left-in-ignition-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224491-volkswagen-jetta-2019-key-left-in-ignition-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V824000
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“Volkswagen Jetta 2019: Key Left in Ignition Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224491-volkswagen-jetta-2019-key-left-in-ignition-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V824000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V824000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster fails to provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition and the door is open. This means drivers might not know the key is still inside, potentially increasing theft risk or causing crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles without keyless entry are affected. Drivers most at risk are those who forget to check if their key is in the ignition when the door is open.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta models without keyless entry. The recall covers vehicles with VINs associated with Volkswagen recall numbers 90L3 and 90L4.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free reprogramming of the instrument cluster.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No, the remedy is a free reprogramming of the instrument cluster, so you can continue using the vehicle with caution.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V824000 (November 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.