Recall 19V879 affects 8 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, and Golf vehicles for front-wheel-bearing stress. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Excess stress at the front wheels can cause steering, traction, or stability problems, or breakage around the front wheels. These failures increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. There is no warning sign before failure. If it has to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 8 2019 Jetta, Golf Alltrack, and Golf vehicles under recall 19V879 because improperly machined front wheel bearings can put excess stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or bearings. Do not drive the vehicle, since that stress can cause steering, traction, or stability problems or front-wheel breakage; a Volkswagen dealer will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The front wheel bearing on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, and Golf supports the wheel as it turns. It lets the wheel rotate smoothly while keeping it centered against the hub, wheel bolts, and suspension hardware. That assembly has to hold alignment under road load and braking force.
On affected vehicles, the wheel bearing machining process was out of specification. Volkswagen traced the problem to excessive movement of a tapping tool at the supplier, which bent during production and left parts misaligned. That misalignment puts extra stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or bearing instead of spreading the load evenly through the assembly.
Volkswagen identified no warning sign for owners before the part fails. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not wait for noise, vibration, or a dashboard light before confirming whether your VIN is included.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the Jetta, Golf Alltrack, and Golf, all tied to wheel hardware.
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | wheel hardware |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 8 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
Excess stress at the front wheels can cause steering, traction, or stability problems, or breakage around the front wheels. These failures increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. There is no warning sign before failure. If it has to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, or Golf is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the wheel bearing, wheel, and wheel bolt repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free wheel bearing, wheel, and wheel bolt replacement for the front-wheel stress defect.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V879 and Volkswagen recall 40P1 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the front wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts covered by recall 19V879. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. If the vehicle needs to move before then, ask the dealer about towing or transport. Volkswagen is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket repairs are not covered through a separate recall reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| December 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 11, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 11, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 11, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 13, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V879?
Recall 19V879 covers 8 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, and Golf vehicles with improperly machined front wheel bearings. The defect can put excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings, leading to steering, traction, stability, or front wheel breakage concerns. Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the free repair.
What should I do if my 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, Golf Alltrack, or Golf is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V879. If it is included, do not drive it. Call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask how to arrange the repair without driving the vehicle to the service department. Reference recall number 40P1 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volkswagen dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts free of charge. The repair applies at any franchised Volkswagen dealer for vehicles included by VIN.
What does do not drive mean for this Volkswagen recall?
Do not drive means the vehicle should stay parked until the recall repair is complete. Volkswagen's remedy notice says affected owners were advised not to drive their vehicles until repairs were made. Ask the Volkswagen dealer about towing or other transport before moving the vehicle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V879000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V879 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V879000 |
Source documents
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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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