NHTSA (USA)Critical
2013–2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTANHTSA Campaign #13V568000
The official notice
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
Safety Risk
This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.
3,837 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 34F6/4VUpdated June 10, 2026