Power trainRecall 13V-568 · 2013–2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recall 13V-568 covers 3,837 2013–2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V568000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
The risk
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.