VOLKSWAGEN 2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN vehicles due to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel issues. If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
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