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Vehicle recall 09V333000 · August 20, 2009

Audi A3, Volkswagen GTI and 3 more models

The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
VW recall NO.37E3/S7 & Audi recall no. 37E5/J7.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V333000
Reported to NHTSA
August 20, 2009
Filed by
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer campaign
37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7
Owner notification
October 20, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
16,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 09V333000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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