Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 19V-866 · 2013–2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-866 covers 2,167 2013–2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V866000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
The risk
A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 25 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 7, 2011 to March 27, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.