2022 Volkswagen Jetta Recall: Back Over Prevention (NHTSA 22V514000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2022 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk if left unaddressed
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 22V514000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 22V514000?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 22V514000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 22V514000, reported on 20/07/2022. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
