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Volkswagen Jetta Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 79 safety recalls and 10,000 owner complaints across 47 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta (1980–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2009.

79
safety recalls, all years
10,000
owner complaints, all years
2019
year with most recalls
2009
year with most complaints

Pick your Volkswagen Jetta model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Volkswagen Jetta16
2025 Volkswagen Jetta229
2024 Volkswagen Jetta044
2023 Volkswagen Jetta043
2022 Volkswagen Jetta143
2021 Volkswagen Jetta469
2020 Volkswagen Jetta653
2019 Volkswagen Jetta11549
2018 Volkswagen Jetta231
2017 Volkswagen Jetta6159
2016 Volkswagen Jetta4161
2015 Volkswagen Jetta7194
2014 Volkswagen Jetta4386
2013 Volkswagen Jetta4517
2012 Volkswagen Jetta5500
2011 Volkswagen Jetta7607
2010 Volkswagen Jetta4852
2009 Volkswagen Jetta6888
2008 Volkswagen Jetta4188
2007 Volkswagen Jetta4201
2006 Volkswagen Jetta4580
2005 Volkswagen Jetta4248
2004 Volkswagen Jetta2231
2003 Volkswagen Jetta2456
2002 Volkswagen Jetta5702
2001 Volkswagen Jetta6668
2000 Volkswagen Jetta4439
1999 Volkswagen Jetta6349
1998 Volkswagen Jetta2192
1997 Volkswagen Jetta154
1996 Volkswagen Jetta131
1995 Volkswagen Jetta4220
1994 Volkswagen Jetta5117
1993 Volkswagen Jetta417
1992 Volkswagen Jetta230
1991 Volkswagen Jetta531
1990 Volkswagen Jetta522
1989 Volkswagen Jetta428
1988 Volkswagen Jetta719
1987 Volkswagen Jetta318
1986 Volkswagen Jetta214
1985 Volkswagen Jetta313
1984 Volkswagen Jetta11
1983 Volkswagen Jetta10
1982 Volkswagen Jetta10
1981 Volkswagen Jetta30
1980 Volkswagen Jetta10

What Volkswagen Jetta owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 10,000 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 888.

All Volkswagen Jetta recalls (79)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volkswagen Jetta, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V185000 Reported 75,323 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2025

  2. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 26V138000 Reported 48,165 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2025, 2026

  3. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 24V110000 Reported 261,257 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  4. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V619000 Reported 8 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…

    Model years: 2019

  5. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V604000 Reported 62,538 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall…

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  6. Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

    NHTSA 22V815000 Reported 296,044 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at…

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  7. Software (equipment) and camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 22V514000 Reported 43,091 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2021, 2022

  8. Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)

    NHTSA 21V492000 Reported 379 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for…

    Model years: 2020, 2021

  9. Critical fasteners (seats) and seats

    NHTSA 21V038000 Reported 57 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2021

  10. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 20V716000 Reported 32,048 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2021

  11. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 20V648000 Reported 218,192 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018

  12. Seats

    NHTSA 20V505000 Reported 5,376 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer…

    Model years: 2020

  13. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V359000 Reported 1 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2020

  14. Wheels Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V879000 Reported 8 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.

    Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2019

  15. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 19V679000 Reported 113 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7.…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019

  16. Anti-theft device (steering) and electrical system: control module

    NHTSA 19V615000 Reported 679,027 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  17. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 19V188000 Reported 56,173 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…

    Model years: 2019

  18. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 19V110000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2019

  19. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 18V904000 Reported 6,322 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

    Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2019

  20. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 18V824000 Reported 73,549 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2019

  21. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 18V671000 Reported 28 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2019

  22. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 18V406000 Reported 2,564 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2003

  23. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 17V352000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2017

  24. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 17V136000 Reported 797 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…

    Model years: 2017

  25. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 17V137000 Reported 4,875 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2017

  26. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 17V070000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…

    Model years: 2017

  27. Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 16V913000 Reported 135,683 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC)…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will…

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  28. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 16V403000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2016

  29. Engine (engine and engine cooling) and vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 15V705000 Reported 91,867 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

    Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  30. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 15V627000 Reported 993 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's…

    Model years: 2015

  31. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 15V483000 Reported 415,825 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

  32. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 15V028000 Reported 44,658 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's…

    Model years: 2014, 2015

  33. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 14V790000 Reported 25,007 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

    Model years: 2015

  34. Seats

    NHTSA 14V670000 Reported 393 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2015

  35. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 14V656000 Reported 442,066 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The…

    Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013

  36. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 14V182000 Reported 26,452 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen of America, Inc.

    Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the O-ring seals in the transmission oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at…

    Model years: 2014

  37. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 11V490000 Reported 168,275 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen 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 september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  38. Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 11V466000 Reported 30,294 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2011

  39. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 11V196000 Reported 71,043 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 jetta vehicles, manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011. These vehicles may have an electrical wiring and fuse layout where the converter box is protected by the same fuse used by the signal horn and the anti-theft alarm system. Should that fuse be blown, the converter box will be…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners when sufficient quantities of repairs kits are available. Dealers will separate the wiring for the horn and the theft protection horn from the power supply of the converter box and route…

    Model years: 2011

  40. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 10V621000 Reported 228,236 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen 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. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the…

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  41. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 09V333000 Reported 16,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the…

    Remedy: Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  42. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 09V164000 Reported 25,594 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

  43. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 07V442000 Reported 340,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  44. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 07V284000 Reported 58,900 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    Certain 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. The recall began on august 24, 2007. Owners may contact VW…

    Model years: 2006

  45. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 07V063000 Reported 1,002,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make,…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

  46. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 06V183000 Reported 646,246 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On 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 04v-096.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall…

    Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

  47. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V305000 Reported 39,583 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the position of the engine compartment fuel supply line clamp and, if necessary, replace the clamp. The recall began on july 11, 2005. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2005

  48. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 04V584000 Reported 410,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On 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 substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002

  49. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 04V586000 Reported 19,284 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the diesel pump. The recall began on february 8, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 2004, 2005

  50. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 04V096000 Reported 377,130 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.

    Remedy: This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

    Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

  51. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V156000 Reported 9,811 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8l vr6 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the recommended cold tire inflation pressure published on the label for tires of the size 205/50 r15 86h is 0.1 bar (1.45 PSI) too low. It should be 2.5 bar (36.3…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels, or a dealer can install the label if the owner wishes. Owner notification began september 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  52. Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

    NHTSA 02V244000 Reported 332,950 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments.…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  53. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V031000 Reported 55,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began march 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  54. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V026000 Reported 487,284 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.

    Remedy: Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999

  55. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 99V251000 Reported 67,076 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles do not comply with the head injury criterion requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the upper retainer clip near the bp1 impact location is designed to break when impacted by the head form. In some cases, the material of the trim part may…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the trim cover from each of the b pillars and install a new cover.

    Model years: 1999

  56. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 99V022000 Reported 36,258 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the b-pillar side trim panel could have been improperly installed. Surface and edges of the mat could have been damaged during the assembly process. It could ignite when exposed to the exhaust gas of the seat belt pre-tensioner igniter in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the b-pillar on both sides of the vehicle.

    Model years: 1999

  57. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V195000 Reported 153,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. The line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.

    Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995

  58. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 98V160000 Reported 238,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. The latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.

    Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

  59. Power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 96V128000 Reported 1,100 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The sheet metal panels of both rear doors have openings for the routing of the electrical window regulator wiring. The panel openings have sharp edges that can damage the insulation of the wiring harness.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective edge cover in both rear door inner panel openings.

    Model years: 1994

  60. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 95V178000 Reported 34,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Improper material was used in manufacturing the radiator fan motor shaft causing the shaft to wear and become noisy.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete cooling fan assembly on vehicle having the potential shaft material problem. Dealers will install a new fan blade including a new lock nut on vehicle with loose fan blade lock nuts.

    Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995

  61. Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment) and accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift (equipment)

    NHTSA 95V054000 Reported 104,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The jacks supplied with these vehicles were assembled with an improperly machined spindle, so that a sharp ridge on the edge of spindle's thread would have remained.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new jack.

    Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995

  62. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V129000 Reported 76,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

  63. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 92V131000 Reported 12,650 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.

    Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

    Model years: 1991, 1992

  64. Heater core (visibility)

    NHTSA 92V050000 Reported 650,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

    Remedy: Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

  65. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 92V058000 Reported 358,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

  66. Linkages (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 91V064000 Reported 550 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.

    Remedy: Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod.

    Model years: 1991

  67. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 90V173000 Reported 465 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.

    Remedy: Replace both brake hoses.

    Model years: 1991

  68. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 90V142000 Reported 11,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Omission of air ducts intended to guide flow of cooling air to left and right front brake calipers could allow brake fluid to exceed allowable operating temperature under certain operating conditions.

    Remedy: Install missing left and right front air ducts.

    Model years: 1990

  69. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 90V007000 Reported 225 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Power steering pump bracket is subject to breakage due to excessive tension caused by a lack of clearance between the pump mounting bracket and sealing flange edge of the oil pan.

    Remedy: Replace power steering pump bracket.

    Model years: 1990

  70. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 89V221000 Reported 8,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Remedy: Curve or replace right front brake line.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989

  71. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 88V144000 Reported 1,700 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Brake boosters have been improperly assembled with the two halves of the booster unit insufficiently connected.

    Remedy: Replace brake boosters as necessary.

    Model years: 1988

  72. Seat belts

    NHTSA 87V182000 Reported 784 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Seat belt retractor pawl may not meet hardening specifications contained in volkswagens design standard.

    Remedy: Replace front passive restraint seat belt assembly as necessary.

    Model years: 1988

  73. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 87V175000 Reported 1,900 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Certain vehicles may not be marked with letters res to identify the resume function as required by FMVSS 101.

    Remedy: Replace part of cruise switch portion.

    Model years: 1988

  74. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V053000 Reported 278,520 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

    Remedy: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

    Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

  75. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V099000 Reported 105,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.

    Remedy: Replace brake hoses as necessary.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

  76. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 84V144000 Reported 9,500 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.

    Remedy: The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. Step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one…

    Model years: 1985

  77. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V117000 Reported 930,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

    Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982

  78. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 80V155000 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The lockwasher for the two bolts holding the left and right axle strut to the axle bearing housing, as well as the bolt holding the wishbone to the crossmember, may have been improperly manufactured. Some of these washers are too brittle. This may lead to breakage due to excess carbon deposits.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lock washers at no charge.

    Model years: 1981

  79. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 80V140000 Reported 3,200 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Tire labels written in french were inadvertently affixed to vehicles in u.s.. This fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, " tire selection and rims".

    Remedy: The dealer will correct the involved vehicles prior to their first retail sale by installing the correct labels.

    Model years: 1981

Other Volkswagen models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.