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Buying a used 2018 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 3 recalls first
A light recall year by Jetta standards. The one critical item is fuel rail bolts that can loosen and leak; the others cover a key that can be removed when the car isn't in Park, and an aftermarket Beck/Arnley brake part that leaks, which matters only if that part was ever fitted. NHTSA lists 31 unverified owner complaints, spread across fuel/propulsion, air bags and power train, with one crash and no fires or injuries reported.
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.
- Ask for service records showing the fuel rail bolt recall was done.
- Smell and look for fuel seepage around the engine's fuel rail.
- Ask whether any aftermarket Beck/Arnley brake parts were installed.
- 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 can loosen and leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen key can come out when not in Park | Electrical System | high |
| Beck/Arnley brake part for VW Jetta, Beetle leaks | 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 |