Recall 19V679 covers 113 specified Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Beetle, and Golf Sportwagen vehicles with regulatory-compliance defects. Volkswagen will repurchase affected vehicles.
Volkswagen is recalling 113 Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Jetta Hybrid, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Golf Sportwagen vehicles from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 because internal evaluation modifications can leave them out of compliance with regulatory requirements. If an included vehicle does not meet those requirements, crash, fire, or injury risk increases, and Volkswagen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The issue in recall 19V679 is not a single broken part. It is the build documentation for certain Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Jetta Hybrid, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Golf Sportwagen vehicles that spent time in Volkswagen's internal evaluation process. Those files are supposed to show exactly how the vehicle was built, changed, and cleared before sale.
Volkswagen says modifications made during that internal use period were not fully documented or verified across its systems. Because the final build status is unclear, Volkswagen cannot confirm that each included vehicle complies with every applicable regulatory requirement. The problem comes from internal controls that failed to keep pre-series vehicles out of consumer sale or to preserve complete modification documentation.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, smell, or feel a specific part breaking, because this recall is about unverifiable build status, not a predictable wear item.
Who's affected?
The scope is mixed, with Jetta, Beetle, Tiguan, Passat, and Golf Sportwagen nameplates under the same component category.
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | Unknown or other |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | Unknown or other |
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | Unknown or other |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | Unknown or other |
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Unknown or other |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Unknown or other |
| 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Unknown or other |
| 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Unknown or other |
| 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | Unknown or other |
| 2008 Volkswagen Beetle | Unknown or other |
| 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | Unknown or other |
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | Unknown or other |
| 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | Unknown or other |
| 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | Unknown or other |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | Unknown or other |
| Units affected | 113 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements have an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. There is no warning sign listed, so use your VIN to confirm whether your exact vehicle is included and contact a Volkswagen dealer for the repurchase process. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, or 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Jetta Hybrid, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, or Golf Sportwagen is included in this recall.
- Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to start the repurchase process for vehicles modified during internal evaluation.
- Reference recall number 19V679 and Volkswagen recall 01D7 when you call or speak with a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
- Keep any owner letter, registration, title, and purchase documents together so Volkswagen can confirm the vehicle for repurchase.
- Avoid assuming the model year alone settles it. The VIN decides whether Volkswagen repurchases the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, Volkswagen's remedy is repurchase, not a part replacement. Volkswagen will notify owners and buy back the affected vehicles. If your VIN is included, contact Volkswagen customer service or a Volkswagen dealer and ask how the repurchase process is handled for recall 19V679 and Volkswagen recall 01D7. There is no recall repair to schedule at the service counter. Volkswagen says it will not offer reimbursement under this recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| September 25, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 22, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 22, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 22, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V679?
Recall 19V679 covers 113 Volkswagen vehicles that were modified during an internal evaluation period and do not meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Included models span the Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Jetta Hybrid, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Golf Sportwagen. Volkswagen will repurchase affected vehicles.
What should I do if my 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, or 2019 Volkswagen is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V679. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 01D7. Volkswagen will repurchase affected vehicles.
Does Volkswagen charge for this recall?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide the recall remedy at no cost to owners. For recall 19V679, Volkswagen's remedy is to repurchase affected vehicles rather than perform a standard dealer repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the vehicle does not meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Volkswagen reported that this noncompliance increases the risk of a crash, fire, or injury. The remedy path is repurchase of the affected vehicle through Volkswagen.
What if I bought my Volkswagen used?
The recall still follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volkswagen is included in recall 19V679. If it is included, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen customer service and ask about the repurchase process.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V679000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V679 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V679000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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