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Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025

Mk7 (A7) · Typ BU (MQB)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,196 complaints, 443 with mileageMethod

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Reports with mileage
443
Median of reported failures
5,000 mi
Most-reported system
Electrical system (17.6%)
Recalls
19

Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

On this generation, 70% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.

Figure 1 · Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025 · 443 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 282 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025Histogram of 443 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 282 complaints, 63.7 percent of the total. 70% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. A further 4 complaints, 0.9 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 5,000.
  • First 12,000 miles — 70% of all failures
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 4 complaints (0.9%), plotted separately
10%
100
25%
300
Median
5,000
75%
17,000
90%
45,000

Tallest bin: 282 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 443 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,00028263.7%
10,000–20,0006314.2%
20,000–30,000286.3%
30,000–40,000184.1%
40,000–50,000102.3%
50,000–60,00010.2%
60,000–70,000102.3%
70,000–80,000112.5%
80,000–90,00071.6%
90,000–100,00030.7%
100,000–110,00010.2%
110,000–120,00010.2%
130,000–140,00010.2%
140,000–150,00020.5%
160,000–170,00010.2%
200,000+40.9%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 1,196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2025 Volkswagen Jetta, and 443 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

70% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.

The most-reported areas are the electrical system (17.6% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles), the engine (16.6% of complaints, typically around 970 miles), the transmission and driveline (15.4% of complaints, typically around 909 miles).

19 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2019–2025 Volkswagen Jetta last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2019–2025 Volkswagen Jetta were filed by 5,000 miles and 90% by 45,000 miles — figures drawn from 443 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

4 reports (0.9%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Jetta reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2019–2025 Jetta: the 3-minute check

Generated from 443 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  3. Ask for engine repair records. This area fails at a median of 970 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  4. Ask for transmission and driveline repair records. This area fails at a median of 909 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  5. Check engine. No large systemic failure pattern established. Scattered turbocharger and water pump complaints on the 1.4/1.5 TSI.
  6. Check transmission. 8-speed automatic hesitation and rough low-speed shifting complaints.
  7. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  8. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 70% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.

On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 970, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Transmission and driveline184 reports909115–9,000Transmission and driveline: 184 reports, median 909 miles, middle half 115 to 9,000 miles.
  2. Engine199 reports970300–9,000Engine: 199 reports, median 970 miles, middle half 300 to 9,000 miles.
  3. Problems owners could not categorise139 reports2,000200–10,000Problems owners could not categorise: 139 reports, median 2,000 miles, middle half 200 to 10,000 miles.
  4. Throttle and speed control27 reports2,000300–9,000Throttle and speed control: 27 reports, median 2,000 miles, middle half 300 to 9,000 miles.
  5. Fuel and propulsion system52 reports6,000400–8,000Fuel and propulsion system: 52 reports, median 6,000 miles, middle half 400 to 8,000 miles.
  6. Brakes92 reports10,0003,500–26,000Brakes: 92 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 3,500 to 26,000 miles.
  7. Electrical system210 reports25,0006,000–68,000Electrical system: 210 reports, median 25,000 miles, middle half 6,000 to 68,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Electrical system21017.6%25,0006,000–68,000
Engine19916.6%970300–9,000
Transmission and driveline18415.4%909115–9,000
Problems owners could not categorise13911.6%2,000200–10,000
Brakes927.7%10,0003,500–26,000
Fuel and propulsion system524.3%6,000400–8,000
Forward collision avoidance514.3%——
Exterior lighting292.4%——
Throttle and speed control272.3%2,000300–9,000
Steering272.3%——

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025 · 443 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2025Of 443 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 91 percent below 60,000 miles. 97 percent below 90,000 miles. 98 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 5,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 91% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 97% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.9% of reports (4) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

91% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 970 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 909 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 2,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 6,000 mi
  • Throttle and speed control — median 2,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Electrical system — middle half 6,000–68,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

97% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 25,000 mi
  • Engine — median 970 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 909 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 2,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 6,000 mi
  • Throttle and speed control — median 2,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

98% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 25,000 mi
  • Engine — median 970 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 909 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 2,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 6,000 mi
  • Throttle and speed control — median 2,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 5,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The electrical system accounts for 17.6% of complaints (210 reports, 49 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 25,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,000 and 68,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 16.6% of complaints (199 reports, 82 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 970 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 300 and 9,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 15.4% of complaints (184 reports, 128 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 909 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 115 and 9,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.6% of complaints (139 reports, 37 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 2,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 200 and 10,000 miles.

The brakes account for 7.7% of complaints (92 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 10,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,500 and 26,000 miles.

The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 4.3% of complaints (52 reports, 10 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 6,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 400 and 8,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2019 model year drew the most — 794 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 29. The median year sits at 72.

That makes 2019 an outlier: roughly 11.0 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (5), the airbag system (2), seats (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,196 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
60 (5.0%)
Fires
8
Injury reports
47
Fatality reports
3

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine

No large systemic failure pattern established. Scattered turbocharger and water pump complaints on the 1.4/1.5 TSI.

Transmission

8-speed automatic hesitation and rough low-speed shifting complaints.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2019794388
20207827
20219910
2022726
2023655
2024597
2025290

Recalls (19) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. May 2026 · 2025 · Electrical SystemAn instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning…

    The defect. 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."

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

    The free fix. 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V185000, reported 2026-05-21.

  2. Mar 2026 · 2025 · Electrical SystemAn open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

    The defect. 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.

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

    The free fix. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V138000, reported 2026-03-31.

  3. Jul 2024 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    The defect. 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 jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

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

    The free fix. 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 Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

    NHTSA campaign 24V110000, reported 2024-07-25.

  4. Feb 2024 · 2019–2020 · Electrical SystemIgnition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving…

    The defect. 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.

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

    The free fix. 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 is 28H7.

    NHTSA campaign 23V604000, reported 2024-02-01.

  5. Sep 2023 · 2019 · Electrical SystemWithout an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can…

    The defect. 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 number 114, "Theft Protection."

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 for this recall is 90W7.

    NHTSA campaign 23V619000, reported 2023-09-26.

  6. Nov 2022 · 2019–2020 · TiresAn undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

    The defect. 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 detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

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

    The free fix. 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 AudiÂ’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

    NHTSA campaign 22V815000, reported 2022-11-18.

  7. Aug 2022 · 2021–2022 · EquipmentA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. 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 display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

    The free fix. 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 number for this recall is 91DV.

    NHTSA campaign 22V514000, reported 2022-08-02.

  8. Jan 2022 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsIncorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 this recall is 69CK.

    NHTSA campaign 21V492000, reported 2022-01-28.

  9. Feb 2021 · 2021 · SeatsThe seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury…

    The defect. 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.

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

    The free fix. 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

    NHTSA campaign 21V038000, reported 2021-02-18.

  10. Dec 2020 · 2021 · Back Over PreventionA black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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

    The free fix. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

    NHTSA campaign 20V716000, reported 2020-12-11.

  11. Sep 2020 · 2020 · SeatsIn the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

    NHTSA campaign 20V505000, reported 2020-09-11.

  12. Jul 2020 · 2020 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a…

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

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

    The free fix. 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2.

    NHTSA campaign 20V359000, reported 2020-07-01.

  13. Jan 2020 · 2019 · Wheels do not driveThe excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

    NHTSA campaign 19V879000, reported 2020-01-13.

  14. Nov 2019 · 2019 · Other or unspecifiedIf the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire…

    The defect. 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 Convertible vehicles. 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.

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

    The free fix. 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. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

    NHTSA campaign 19V679000, reported 2019-11-06.

  15. Apr 2019 · 2019 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly…

    The defect. 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.

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

    The free fix. 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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.

    NHTSA campaign 19V110000, reported 2019-04-19.

  16. Apr 2019 · 2019 · SuspensionIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 for this recall is 42J5.

    NHTSA campaign 19V188000, reported 2019-04-12.

  17. Jan 2019 · 2019 · SuspensionIf a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control…

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.

    NHTSA campaign 18V904000, reported 2019-01-31.

  18. Dec 2018 · 2019 · Electrical SystemIf the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the…

    The defect. 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. 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 numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

    NHTSA campaign 18V824000, reported 2018-12-13.

  19. Nov 2018 · 2019 · Exterior LightingA reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

    The free fix. 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 number for this recall is 94L1.

    NHTSA campaign 18V671000, reported 2018-11-05.

What owners reported

On dec 14, 2019 i purchased a new 2019 vw Jetta sel from a vw dealership. The car had only 7 miles on it. The day after i purchased it, i noticed a consistent grinding, growling or rubbing noise when traveling at lower speeds. The car seems slow, like it's not shifting properly. It happens all day long, every time i…

2019 · 15 miles · Transmission and driveline

We bought this car a month ago we have transmission noise coming from the torque converter. Twice i brought it back to the dealer and they said there is no problem. We are very disappointed with vw. I beleive this is a known problem with the aisun 8 speed transmission. This is always happening with 800 to 1800 RPM. A…

2019 · 15 miles · Transmission and driveline

I have a manual transmission 2019 Jetta gli. Because i have a manual transmission, i engage the emergency brake whenever i park. If the emergency brake is on for a period of 3 or more hours, it will not disengage when i attempt to do so with the electronic button. The electronic button shows it is off, but the brakes…

2019 · 20 miles · Brakes

While either stationary or in motion, and no matter where the vehicle is, there is a pronounced rattling that comes from the front passenger side door, and occasionally from the driver's side as well, when the radio is turned up to an enjoyable volume. This is a potential safety hazard as it's a rather irritating…

2019 · 25 miles · Problems owners could not categorise

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