Volkswagen Jetta fuel rail bolts may leak fuel

NHTSA campaign 20V648000 · Reported Oct 21, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V648000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 21, 2020
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The bolts holding the fuel rail in place may loosen over time, which can allow fuel to leak.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact your dealer, or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 24Gi).
3. Dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts, and the fuel rail if needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V648000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.