The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V648000·Announced 2020-10-21

Volkswagen Recalls 2016-2018 Jetta Vehicles Due to Fuel Rail Bolt Issue

Volkswagen is recalling 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles because loose fuel rail bolts may cause fuel leaks, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel rail bolts) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, which allows fuel to leak.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Volkswagen dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
218,192

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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