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Volkswagen Jetta

43 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V110000·2024-02-14

    Volkswagen and Audi Recall 261,257 Vehicles for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 261,257 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because a fuel tank seal defect may cause fuel to leak, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI GTI, A3, GOLF, GOLF SPORTWAGEN
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V604000·2023-08-30

    Volkswagen Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Ignition Switch Failure Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because the ignition switch may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN, GTI, JETTA, GOLF
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20E064000·2020-09-23

    Volkswagen Master Cylinders Recalled for Brake Fluid Leak Risk

    Tenneco is recalling aftermarket master cylinders for 2004-2018 Jetta and 2012-2019 Beetle vehicles due to a seal defect that may cause brake fluid leaks and reduced braking ability.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, JETTA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V359000·2020-06-17

    Volkswagen Recalls 2020 Jetta for Loose Front Brake Caliper Bolts

    Volkswagen is recalling one 2020 Jetta because front brake caliper bolts may come loose, potentially affecting brake performance and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V879000·2019-12-11

    Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta and Golf Models for Wheel Bearing Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles because improperly machined front wheel bearings may cause excessive stress, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, GOLF ALLTRACK, GOLF
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V615000·2019-08-22

    Volkswagen Recalls Vehicles Due to Ignition Key Removal Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 679,027 vehicles because silicate buildup may allow the key to be removed when the transmission is not in Park, increasing the risk of a rollaway.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, GOLF SPORTWAGEN, JETTA, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V188000·2019-03-06

    Volkswagen Recalls 56,173 Vehicles for Rear Coil Spring Fracture Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 56,173 vehicles because rear coil springs may fracture prematurely, potentially causing tire damage and loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, GOLF SPORTWAGEN, GOLF, JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V406000·2018-06-13

    Volkswagen Recalls 2003 Models for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2003 EuroVan, Jetta, Passat, and Golf vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN, JETTA, PASSAT, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V070000·2017-02-03

    Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Jetta Vehicles Due to Engine Seizure Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles with 1.4L engines because the engine block may be improperly cast, potentially causing the engine to seize and leading to a loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V913000·2016-12-20

    Volkswagen Recalls 2009-2010 Models for ABS Control Unit Failure

    Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Jetta, GTI, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because the ABS control unit may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN, JETTA, GTI, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V403000·2016-06-06

    Volkswagen Recalls 2016 Jetta, Passat, and Golf for Fuel Rail Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling specific 2016 Jetta, Passat, and Golf vehicles because the fuel rail may detach, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a vehicle fire.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, JETTA, PASSAT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V705000·2015-10-26

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Brake Assist Loss Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Golf vehicles because a camshaft lobe may shear off, causing a loss of brake assist.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BEETLE, PASSAT, GOLF
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V627000·2015-10-07

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Jetta, Golf, and E-Golf for Air Bag Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 993 model year 2015 Jetta, Golf, and E-Golf vehicles because the passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a crash.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, E-GOLF, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V483000·2015-08-04

    Volkswagen Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Clock Spring Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because debris may damage the air bag clock spring, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, EOS, GTI, JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V028000·2015-01-23

    Volkswagen Recalls 2014-2015 Models for Fuel Rail Leak Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling specific 2014-2015 Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI, and Beetle models because a fuel rail sealing cap may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, BEETLE, JETTA, GTI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V656000·2014-10-20

    Volkswagen Recalls 2011-2013 Jetta and Beetle for Rear Suspension Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2013 Jetta and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles because rear trailing arms may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V182000·2014-04-15

    Volkswagen Recalls 2014 Models for Transmission Fluid Leak Fire Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2014 Jetta, Beetle, and Passat vehicles because leaking transmission fluid could contact hot surfaces and cause a fire.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, JETTA, BEETLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14E007000·2014-03-07

    Gates Recalls Tru-Flow Water Pumps for Timing Belt Failure Risk

    Gates is recalling specific aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the pulley may develop microfractures, causing the timing belt to fail and the engine to shut down.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI BEETLE, A4, TT, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V490000·2011-10-03

    Volkswagen and Audi Recall 2009-2012 Models for Fuel Line Fire Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2012 Jetta, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because a fuel injector line may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI JETTA, A3, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V621000·2010-12-10

    Volkswagen Recalls Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit for Fuel Line Fire Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2006-2010 Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles because a fuel line may chafe and leak, creating a fire hazard.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BEETLE, RABBIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V185000·2026-03-25

    Volkswagen Jetta and Taos instrument panels may not display warnings

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles because the instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. This fails FMVSS 101.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, TAOS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V138000·2026-03-11

    2025–2026 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicles Recalled for Transmission Ground Wire

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025–2026 Jetta vehicles because the transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, creating an open electrical circuit that could increase fire risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V619000·2023-09-06

    Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta for Ignition Key Warning Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to provide an audible warning that the key is left in the ignition.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V815000·2022-10-31

    Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Recalled for Tire Pressure Monitoring System Failure

    Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 296,044 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles (model years 2019-2021) because the tire pressure monitoring system may fail to detect simultaneous pressure loss in all four tires, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the TPMS software at no charge.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI ATLAS CROSS SPORT, Q3, GOLF SPORTWAGEN, A3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V514000·2022-07-20

    Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rearview Camera Software Defect Recall

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to an infotainment system defect that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. This loss of rear visibility increases crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN TAOS, ATLAS, TIGUAN, JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V492000·2021-06-30

    2021 Volkswagen Jetta Air Bag Control Module Welding Defect Recall

    Volkswagen is recalling 2020-2021 Jetta vehicles because the air bag control module was welded in an incorrect position. This can cause air bags to deploy improperly during a crash or deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V038000·2021-02-01

    2021 Volkswagen Jetta front seat bolts missing, increasing crash injury risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Jetta and Tiguan vehicles because bolts may be missing from front seat tracks. Missing bolts allow seats to move freely, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, TIGUAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V716000·2020-11-18

    2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Select Models: Rear Camera Malfunction Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and related models because the rear view camera may malfunction during startup, showing a black screen or frozen image, reducing visibility when reversing and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON, GOLF, JETTA, TIGUAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V505000·2020-08-26

    2020 Audi SQ5 and Volkswagen vehicles recalled for defective seat welds

    Certain 2020 Audi SQ5 and Q5 vehicles and 2020-2021 Volkswagen models have improperly welded front seat frames. In a rear-end crash, the defective welds could fail and reduce occupant restraint, increasing the risk of injury.

    Product
    AUDI — AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN Q5, SQ5, ATLAS CROSS SPORT, ATLAS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V679000·2019-09-25

    Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models Due to Regulatory Non-Compliance

    Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2019 models because internal evaluation modifications may cause non-compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, PASSAT, JETTA HYBRID, BEETLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V110000·2019-02-20

    Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta Vehicles for Incorrect Driver Airbag

    Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles because an incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service visit, potentially increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V904000·2018-12-19

    Volkswagen Recalls Atlas, Jetta, and Golf for Rear Spring Fracture Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2018-2019 Atlas, 2015 Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Jetta vehicles because rear coil springs may fracture, potentially causing loss of control.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS, JETTA, GOLF
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V824000·2018-11-26

    Volkswagen Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Missing Ignition Key Warning

    Volkswagen is recalling 2018-2019 Atlas, Tiguan, and Jetta vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to provide an audible warning when the key is left in the ignition.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, JETTA, ATLAS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V671000·2018-09-26

    Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta Vehicles Due to Misaligned Headlights

    Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles with LED headlights because the passenger-side light may be misaligned, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V136000·2017-03-02

    Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI for Incorrect Tire Labels

    Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles because incorrect tire information labels may cause operators to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BEETLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V790000·2014-12-15

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Jetta Vehicles for Headlight Software Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta vehicles because a software error may cause low beam headlights to turn off when high beams are activated, reducing visibility.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V670000·2014-10-24

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Jetta and Passat for Seatback Recliner Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles because a seatback recliner bracket may not engage correctly, causing unexpected movement that could distract the driver.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11E036000·2011-09-08

    Volkswagen Recalls Jetta Exhaust Tips Due to Burn Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling certain stainless steel exhaust tips for 2011-2012 Jetta sedans because they may extend beyond factory length, posing a burn hazard if they contact a person's leg.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V137000·2017-03-02

    Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Jetta for Incorrect Tire Information Label

    Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles because incorrect tire information labels may lead to vehicle overloading, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V352000·2017-05-31

    Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Jetta for VIN Marking Mismatch

    Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Jetta vehicles because the VIN on the body does not match the VIN plate near the windshield, violating federal certification regulations.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • PE21008 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
  • DP19003 Defect Petition · engine
  • EA18003 Engineering Analysis · open · air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
  • RQ17009 Recall Query · air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette
  • PE15010 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags:frontal

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2006 · powertrain 221 complaints, median 68,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2010 · electrical 206 complaints, median 70,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2019 · powertrain 160 complaints, median 9,000 mi
  • 2013 · powertrain 137 complaints, median 71,025 mi
  • 2010 · engine 131 complaints, median 40,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,791 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.0/5 · 28 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2024: 4.1/5 · 42 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2023: 4.1/5 · 43 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2022: 4.0/5 · 42 complaints · most complained-of: brakes

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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