Volkswagen Jetta recalls
NHTSA's records list 27 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Jetta since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2003, 2007-2022, 2025-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 48,165 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Instrument Panel Failure/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 75,323 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loose Transmission Ground Wire May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 48,165 vehicles potentially affected.
2022 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 4
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags Can Improperly Deploy
Component: air bags. 379 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolts May Be Missing From Front Seat Tracks
Component: seats. 57 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 32,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 6
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch May Fail
Component: electrical system. 62,538 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags Can Improperly Deploy
Component: air bags. 379 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
Component: seats. 5,376 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 11
- Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 261,257 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ignition Switch May Fail
Component: electrical system. 62,538 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Wheel Bearings Improperly Machined
Component: wheels. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Driver Frontal Air bag Installed
Component: air bags. 4 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 6,322 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 73,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Positioned Headlight/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 28 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 218,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 6
- Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 218,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Mismatched Vehicle Identification Number/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 4,875 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110
Component: equipment. 797 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine may Seize
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 218,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 135,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 135,683 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 1
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,564 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.