Transport CanadaMedium Risk
2019 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLETransport Canada Recall #2019067
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the brake warning light does not turn on when the electronic brake force distribution system malfunctions. This could cause a driver to be unaware of a problem with the brake system.
Safety Risk
A driver that is not aware of a problem with the brake system could lose control of the vehicle during emergency braking. This could cause an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
1,049 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 90L8Updated June 10, 2026