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Vehicle recall 18V824000 · November 26, 2018

Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan and 1 more model

The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open.

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

Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
18V824000
Reported to NHTSA
November 26, 2018
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
90L3 / 90L4
Owner notification
December 13, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
73,549
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Recall 18V824000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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