Recall Alert: 13,500 Volkswagen Vehicles

That means the recall applies mostly to 2009 models, but there will be a limited number of 2010 vehicles included as well.

The problem lies with a faulty temperature sensor in the DSG transmission, which may cause warning lights to illuminate in the dashboard or — in rare instances — for the transmission to shift into neutral. This could obviously be a safety hazard.

VW will contact owners of affected vehicles so they can take the cars to local dealers for repairs or replacement sensors. Owners may contact the automaker’s Loyalty Center at 800-444-8982.