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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 6 recalls first
Two critical recalls stand out: airbags that may deploy improperly or unexpectedly, and a fuel leak risk shared with the Golf and Audi A3. Front brake caliper bolts that may loosen and a failure-prone ignition switch follow, plus weaker front seat backrests and delayed tire pressure warnings. The complaint record is modest for the year, with 52 unverified owner reports led by electrical, engine and service brakes, and one crash and two 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.
- Confirm the airbag deployment and fuel leak recalls were both completed.
- Ask whether the front brake caliper bolt recall was performed.
- Test the ignition switch and note any stalling or electrical dropouts.
- 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 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta airbags may deploy improperly or unexpectedly | AIR Bags | critical |
| Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and Audi A3 fuel leak risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen Jetta front brake caliper bolts may loosen | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Volkswagen Golf and Jetta ignition switch may fail | Electrical System | high |
| Volkswagen and Audi front seat backrests may be weak | Seats | medium |
| VW and Audi tire pressure warning may be delayed | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
52 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | Yes |
| Engine | 12 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | Yes |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Steering | 3 | None found |