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2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recalled by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Date: August 22, 2019
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Affected Products

2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Why Was This Recalled?

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 243 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report