The Lemon IndexVolkswagen Jetta recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019 Park it: don't drive
The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V879000
Every recall 58
2 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges.
75,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V185000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
48,165 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V138000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2024 · model years 2019–2020
Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
261,257 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V110000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2019
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.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V619000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2019–2020
The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
62,538 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V604000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2019–2020
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
296,044 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V815000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
43,091 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V514000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
379 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V492000
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- Seats · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2021
Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
57 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V038000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2021
The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.
32,048 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V716000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2020 · model years 2016–2018
The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
218,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V648000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2020 · model years 2004–2018
The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
38 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20E064000
- Seats · recall issued Aug 2020 · model year 2020
Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
5,376 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V505000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2020
If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V359000
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2019 Park it: don't drive
The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V879000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2019 · model year 2013 Hybrid only
Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
2,167 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V866000
- Unknown or other · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2015, 2019
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V679000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2019 · model years 2011–2018
A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
679,027 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V615000
- Suspension · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2019
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
56,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V188000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V110000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2018 · model year 2019
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
6,322 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V904000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2019
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.
73,549 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V824000
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2019
The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark.
28 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V671000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2003
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
2,564 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V406000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2017 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V352000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle.
797 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V136000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle.
4,875 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V137000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2017 · model year 2017 1.4L engines only
These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V070000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2016 · model years 2009–2010
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
135,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V913000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
55 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V403000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2015–2016
In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
91,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V705000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly.
993 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V627000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2011–2014
In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned.
415,825 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V483000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2014–2015
A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
44,658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V028000
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2014 · model year 2015
Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on.
25,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V790000
- Seats · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
393 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V670000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2011–2013
The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
442,066 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V656000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.
26,452 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V182000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2000–2008, 2011–2013
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
50 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E007000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2013 Hybrid only
Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode.
3,837 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V568000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2009–2012 2.0L diesel only
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 SE…
168,275 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V490000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2011 · model years 2011–2012
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 2…
99,322 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11E036000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2011 · model year 2011
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011.
30,294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V466000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2011 · model year 2011
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JETTA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011.
71,043 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V196000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2010 · model years 2006–2010 2.5L engines only
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.
228,236 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V621000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2009 · model years 2009–2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2006–2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE.
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2007 · model years 2005–2008
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…
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2007 · model year 2006 2.5L engines only
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.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2002–2005
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2007 · model years 2001–2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2000–2002
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 0…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2005 2.5L engines only
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.
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2000–2002
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 SUBSTANTI…
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2004–2005 Diesel only
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.
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2000–2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2002 · model years 2000–2001
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 IDENT…
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2002 · model years 2001–2002
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
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Is one open on your Jetta?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta have?
58 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 143.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most recalls?
The 2019, with 11 campaigns. 2011: 10, 2015: 8, 2013: 8.
What are most Volkswagen Jetta recalls about?
Electrical: 7 of the 58 campaigns. Then lights (7) and fuel system, gasoline (6).
What is the newest Volkswagen Jetta recall?
Electrical, filed Mar 2026 (NHTSA 26V185000): The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges.
What is the biggest Volkswagen Jetta recall?
NHTSA 19V615000 (electrical, Aug 2019) covers 679,027 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
How do I check if my Volkswagen Jetta has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volkswagen Jetta: problems and best years · All Volkswagen recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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