Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 18V-671 · 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-671 covers 28 2019 Volkswagen Jetta for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V671000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 6, 2018 to August 9, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.