The problem
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch May malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
The risk
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through September 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population May be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners May contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-063 (07V063000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N4 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch |
| Report date | February 20, 2007 |
| Owners notified | April 27, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,002,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2006 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
- 1999 Volkswagen Golf
- 2000 Volkswagen Golf
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf
- 2002 Volkswagen Golf
- 2003 Volkswagen Golf
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf
- 2005 Volkswagen Golf
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf
- 1999 Volkswagen GTI
- 2000 Volkswagen GTI
- 2001 Volkswagen GTI
- 2002 Volkswagen GTI
- 2003 Volkswagen GTI
- 2004 Volkswagen GTI
- 2005 Volkswagen GTI
- 2006 Volkswagen GTI
- 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2003 Volkswagen Passat
- 2004 Volkswagen Passat
- 2005 Volkswagen Passat
- 2004 Volkswagen R32
Owner complaints about the lights
- 2001 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 30
- 2002 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 14
- 2003 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 8
- 2004 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 15
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 21
- 2006 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 9
- 2007 Volkswagen Beetle headlight problems 3
- 1999 Volkswagen Golf headlight problems 5
- 2000 Volkswagen Golf headlight problems 4
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf headlight problems 15
- 2002 Volkswagen Golf headlight problems 11
- 2003 Volkswagen Golf headlight problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-063 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through September 21, 2007.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,002,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.