Volkswagen Tiguan, Jetta +1 more: Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel

Affects Volkswagen Tiguan, Jetta, Atlas · 2018–2019 — about 74K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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