NHTSA Complaint #11555465 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11555465
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 16, 2023
Date Filed	November 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

In 2019, VW issue a recall (37M2) Shift Lever Micro Switch for failing resulting in noncompliant Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. The recall was issued for 2015-2019 Golf and 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, HOWEVER, in Canada, the recall included 2015-2019 Golf Sportwagen. I have a 2015 Golf Sportwagen (USA) with a failing Shift Lever Micro Switch. There is no different between the Canadian and US Model for this part. I believe that VAG should include 2015 models in the recall.

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