01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2017 Volkswagen Jetta recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V648000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- October 21, 2020
- Potential units
- 218,192campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
Owner notification: March 31, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V615000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
- Report received
- August 22, 2019
- Potential units
- 679,027campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park.".
Why it matters: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Owner notification: November 19, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V352000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 31, 2017
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
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 06A8.
Owner notification: July 6, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V137000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 2, 2017
- Potential units
- 4,875campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 number for the recall is 01B8.
Owner notification: March 20, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V136000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 2, 2017
- Potential units
- 797campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
Owner notification: March 30, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 17V070000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- February 3, 2017
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 recall is 10F4.
Owner notification: February 16, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH