VOLKSWAGEN 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF vehicles due to electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module issues. 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 pers.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026