Drive Train
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
A build up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the ignition key to be removed from the ignition without the shift lever being in the park position. This can allow the vehicle to roll away unattended. Dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board free of charge to resolve the concern.
Recall repairs on your Volkswagen must be performed by a Volkswagen dealership. Volkswagen will notify known owners of affected vehicles beginning in October, 2019. If you do not receive a notification, but wish to check to see if your vehicle is included, please contact one of your local Volkswagen dealerships. They will also check for any other incomplete recalls on your vehicle. For best results, be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the service department consultant you speak with. The Volkswagen recall number is 37M2.