Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFTransport Canada Recall #2018371
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the park position switch may malfunction due to a problem with the electrical contacts. This could allow for removal of the ignition key without the shift lever being in the Park (P) position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which could increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional park position switch and circuit board.
24,123 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 37L5Updated June 10, 2026