Volkswagen Jetta passenger headlight aimed wrong, dims night visibility

NHTSA campaign 18V671000 · Reported 2018-09-26 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

medium How serious is it? About this label

Moderate — the notice does not say to stop driving, but your view at night is reduced on one side, which raises crash risk, so limit night driving until it's fixed.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2019 Volkswagen Jettas with LED headlights, the passenger-side headlight was aimed wrong when it was installed. The light doesn't point where it should, so you see less of the road ahead on that side after dark. The car doesn't meet the federal rule for headlights because of it. Volkswagen dealers will replace the passenger-side headlight at no charge to you. This recall started back in November 2018, so the fix has been available for a while.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Jetta is affected.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer or customer service at 1-800-893-5298 about recall 94L1.
3. Have the passenger-side headlight replaced — there is no charge to you.

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.