Volkswagen Beetle: Service brakes

Affects Volkswagen Beetle · 2019 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.

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