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Volkswagen Jetta recalls and problems

52 recalls and 8,866 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
52
Complaints
8,866
Crashes reported
389
Fires reported
264

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Volkswagen Jetta by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Jetta160000
2025 Jetta2344020
2024 Jetta0462100
2023 Jetta0431000
2022 Jetta1431000
2021 Jetta4713012
2020 Jetta6541020
2019 Jetta11553193360
2018 Jetta2321000
2017 Jetta616018391
2016 Jetta4162185140
2015 Jetta71948190
2014 Jetta4388202180
2013 Jetta4518123100
2012 Jetta5500246170
2011 Jetta7607279150
2010 Jetta4852235110
2009 Jetta6889318170
2008 Jetta41884440
2007 Jetta4201117140
2006 Jetta4580156170
2005 Jetta424881480
2004 Jetta22311520150
2003 Jetta24562570851
2002 Jetta570231717510
2001 Jetta66684012471
2000 Jetta44392714352

Most reported Volkswagen Jetta problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1,989
Power Train1,555
Engine1,060
Air Bags794
Unknown or Other739
Engine and Engine Cooling726
Fuel/Propulsion System576
Fuel System, Diesel487
Service Brakes458
Exterior Lighting410

All Volkswagen Jetta recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-185Mar 25, 20262025Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
26V-138Mar 11, 20262025–2026Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-110Feb 14, 20242019–2020Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-619Sep 6, 20232019Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
23V-604Aug 30, 20232019–2020Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222019–2020TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-514Jul 20, 20222021–2022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-492Jun 30, 20212020–2021Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-038Feb 1, 20212021SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-716Nov 18, 20202021Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-648Oct 21, 20202016–2018Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-505Aug 26, 20202020SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-359Jun 17, 20202020Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-879Dec 11, 20192019Do not driveWheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-679Sep 25, 20192007–2009, 2011–2013, 2015, 2019Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-615Aug 22, 20192011–2018Electrical System, SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-188Mar 6, 20192019SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-110Feb 20, 20192019Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles.
18V-904Dec 19, 20182019SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-824Nov 26, 20182019Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-671Sep 26, 20182019Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-406Jun 13, 20182003Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-352May 31, 20172017EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-137Mar 2, 20172017EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-136Mar 2, 20172017EquipmentVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-070Feb 3, 20172017Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-913Dec 20, 20162009–2010Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-403Jun 6, 20162016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-705Oct 26, 20152015–2016Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-627Oct 7, 20152015Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-483Aug 4, 20152011–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-028Jan 23, 20152014–2015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-790Dec 15, 20142015Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-670Oct 24, 20142015SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-656Oct 20, 20142011–2013SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-182Apr 15, 20142014Power TrainVolkswagen of America, Inc.
11V-490Oct 3, 20112009–2012Fuel System, DieselVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through…
11V-466Sep 7, 20112011Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011.
11V-196Mar 29, 20112011Electrical SystemVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 jetta vehicles, manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011.
10V-621Dec 10, 20102006–2010Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines.
09V-333Aug 20, 20092009–2010Power TrainVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009.
09V-164May 19, 20092006–2009Power TrainVolkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine.
07V-442Sep 24, 20072005–2008Exterior LightingCertain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
07V-284Jun 25, 20072006VisibilityCertain vehicles equipped with 2.5l gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line.
07V-063Feb 20, 20072001–2005Exterior LightingOn certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
06V-183May 24, 20062000–2002Exterior LightingOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or…
05V-305Jul 5, 20052005Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could cause a fuel leak.
04V-584Dec 16, 20042000–2002Exterior LightingOn certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to…
04V-586Dec 15, 20042004–2005Fuel System, DieselOn certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.
04V-096Feb 20, 20042000–2002Exterior LightingOn certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
02V-244Sep 12, 20022000–2001EquipmentCertain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
02V-031Jan 31, 20022001–2002Service Brakes, HydraulicOn some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (Abs).

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Jetta?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most reports (889). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 52 safety recalls covering Volkswagen Jetta model years 2000–2022, 2025–2026.

What are the most common Volkswagen Jetta problems?

Owners report electrical system, power train, engine problems most often.