Recall 19V866000: 2013–2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Report received

Dec 6, 2019

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,167vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid79 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid20 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid1 complaints