Volkswagen Recalls 47,000 2019–2020 Jettas over Ignition Issue

• Volkswagen filed a voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affecting 47,651 2019 and 2020 Jetta sedans.

• The problem affects vehicles with a traditional ignition switch, where the polyfuse may fail, furthering the risk of a crash.

• Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed out October 27, and dealers will replace affected fuses for free.

Volkswagen is recalling 47,651 Jetta sedans from the 2019 and 2020 model years to solve a problem with the ignition in vehicles with a traditional ignition switch. According to a filing with NHTSA, the switch's polyfuse can fail, potentially leading to the vehicle's electrical system shutting down and causing the engine to stall while driving.