Jetta LED Headlight Positioned Incorrectly

NHTSA campaign 18V671000 · Reported Sep 26, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Reduced visibility at night can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V671000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 26, 2018
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:headlights
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights because the passenger side headlight may be positioned incorrectly. This can reduce how well the driver can see when it's dark. Dealers will replace the passenger side headlight to fix the problem.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or your dealer to schedule the headlight replacement.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V671000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk: A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.