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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 52 owner complaints on file

The 2020 Jetta has 6 recalls spanning fuel tank seal leakage, loose front brake caliper bolts, incorrect airbag module installation, ignition switch failure, seat frame welds, and tire pressure monitoring software. The record combines mechanical fastening and installation concerns with electrical and software items. Its 52 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 1 crash, 0 fires, and 2 injuries. Electrical system leads the listed areas with 17 reports, followed by unknown or other with 13 and engine with 12.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Request fuel tank seal and front brake caliper recall repair records.
3. Verify airbag module and seat frame recall completion.
4. Confirm ignition switch repairs and ask about electrical faults or stalling.
5. 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

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.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2021
• 2025
• All Jetta recalls