Recall 19V094000 — SERVICE BRAKES Defect in 2019-2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,064 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V094000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,064 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V836000 | 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 629 | |
| 25V835000 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 27 | |
| 25V638000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 25V526000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 25V434000 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | SERVICE BRAKES | 546 | |
| 25V269000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 5,644 | |
| 25V233000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,637 | |
| 25V334000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 171,381 | |
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