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Buying a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2018 Jetta has 3 recalls covering fuel rail bolt leakage, a key that can be removed outside Park, and a brake master cylinder leak. Fuel containment and braking are the main mechanical concerns in that record. Its 31 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 1 crash, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. Listed complaint areas include unknown or other issues with 8 reports, fuel/propulsion and air bags with 6 each, and power train with 5.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify completion of the fuel rail bolt recall.
- Ask for brake master cylinder recall repair records.
- Confirm the key-removal recall repair is complete.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta fuel rail bolts may leak fuel | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Golf key removable when not in Park | Electrical System | high |
| VW Jetta and Beetle Brake Master Cylinder Leak | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 8 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | None found |