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Volkswagen Jetta safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Volkswagen Jetta, across all model years. Model hub.
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Recalls
3
Investigations opened
3
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2025 jetta

    Recall 26V185000

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2025 jetta

    Recall 26V138000

    An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

  3. Investigation closed2019 jetta

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  4. Investigation closed2020 jetta

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  5. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  6. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 24V110000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  7. Investigation opened2019 jetta

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  8. Investigation opened2020 jetta

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ23007

    Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)

  9. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 23V619000

    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.

  10. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 23V604000

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 23V604000

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  13. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall2021 jetta

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall2022 jetta

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  16. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 21V492000

    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.

  17. Recall2021 jetta

    Recall 21V492000

    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.

  18. Recall2021 jetta

    Recall 21V038000

    The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  19. Recall2021 jetta

    Recall 20V716000

    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  20. Recall2016 jetta

    Recall 20V648000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  21. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 20V648000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  22. Recall2018 jetta

    Recall 20V648000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  23. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 20E064000

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2016 jetta

    Recall 20E064000

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 20E064000

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2018 jetta

    Recall 20E064000

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  27. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 20V505000

    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.

  28. Investigation closed2019 jetta

    NHTSA closed investigation DP19003

    Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission

  29. Recall2020 jetta

    Recall 20V359000

    If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  30. Do not drive2019 jetta

    Do-not-drive recall 19V879000

    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.

  31. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 19V679000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  32. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 19V679000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  33. Investigation opened2019 jetta

    NHTSA opened investigation DP19003

    Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission

  34. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 19V615000

    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.

  35. Recall2016 jetta

    Recall 19V615000

    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.

  36. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 19V615000

    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.

  37. Recall2018 jetta

    Recall 19V615000

    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.

  38. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 19V188000

    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.

  39. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 19V110000

    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.

  40. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 18V904000

    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.

  41. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 18V824000

    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.

  42. Recall2019 jetta

    Recall 18V671000

    A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

  43. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 17V352000

    The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.

  44. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 17V136000

    Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

  45. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 17V137000

    Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

  46. Recall2017 jetta

    Recall 17V070000

    If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  47. Recall2016 jetta

    Recall 16V403000

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

  48. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 15V705000

    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.

  49. Recall2016 jetta

    Recall 15V705000

    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.

  50. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 15V627000

    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.

  51. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 15V028000

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

  52. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 14V790000

    Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.

  53. Recall2015 jetta

    Recall 14V670000

    Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.