Volkswagen Jetta safety timeline
- 47
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations opened
- 3
- Investigations closed
- Recall2025 jetta
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 jetta
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
- Investigation closed2019 jetta
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation closed2020 jetta
NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2019 jetta
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2020 jetta
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened2019 jetta
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Investigation opened2020 jetta
NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
- Recall2019 jetta
Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 jetta
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 jetta
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 jetta
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 jetta
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 jetta
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 jetta
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 jetta
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2021 jetta
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 jetta
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 jetta
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 jetta
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 jetta
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 jetta
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 jetta
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 jetta
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 jetta
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2019 jetta
NHTSA closed investigation DP19003
Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission
- Recall2020 jetta
If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Do not drive2019 jetta
The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 jetta
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Recall2019 jetta
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- Investigation opened2019 jetta
NHTSA opened investigation DP19003
Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission
- Recall2015 jetta
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2016 jetta
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2017 jetta
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2018 jetta
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 jetta
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
- Recall2019 jetta
A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 jetta
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
- Recall2017 jetta
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 jetta
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 jetta
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 jetta
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Recall2015 jetta
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 jetta
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 jetta
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Recall2015 jetta
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
- Recall2015 jetta
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 jetta
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.