Recall 09V333000: 2009–2010 Volkswagen Jetta and 4 other models
- Report received
- Aug 20, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america, inc
- Potentially affected
- 16,000vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2010
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.
Possible consequence
The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Audi A347 complaints
- 2010 Audi A350 complaints
- 2009 Audi TT12 complaints
- 2009 Volkswagen EOS84 complaints
- 2009 Volkswagen GTI167 complaints
- 2010 Volkswagen GTI53 complaints
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta889 complaints
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta852 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.