Volkswagen recalls 2019 Jetta vehicles with possible key left in ignition causing theft or crash risk. Owners must update instrument cluster for free by November 3, 2023.
Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles because the instrument cluster may not warn drivers when the key is left in the ignition. This could lead to vehicle theft or crashes if the driver doesn't notice the key is still inside. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224493-volkswagen-2019-jetta-key-left-in-ignition-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224493-volkswagen-2019-jetta-key-left-in-ignition-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V619000
“Volkswagen 2019 Jetta: Key Left in Ignition Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224493-volkswagen-2019-jetta-key-left-in-ignition-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V619000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V619000).
The instrument cluster fails to provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition and the car door is open. This means drivers might not realize the key is still inside, increasing theft risk or causing crashes if they accidentally start the car.
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles are affected. Drivers most at risk are those who may forget the key is in the ignition while the car door is open.
Check for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The recall affects specific models that do not provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster for free to provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition.
Owners can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to get the update.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.
The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition, which could lead to vehicle theft or crashes.
This recall affects 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster for free by November 3, 2023. Owners can also contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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Subject: Recall 23V619000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 23V619000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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