Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen: Electrical system — control module

Affects Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen · 2015–2018 — about 33K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational