If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel
Service Brakes

Date Announced

FEB 13, 2019

Vehicles Affected

4,064

Volkswagen Recall #

90L8

NHTSA Campaign #

19V094000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.

Documents (10)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 06, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 90L8 / Brake System Software – Instrument Cluster Warning Noncompliance
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3