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Buying a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Jetta has 4 recalls involving incorrect airbag module installation, missing front seat bolts, and rearview camera display failure or freezing. Restraint installation and seat attachment deserve attention alongside camera operation. Its 67 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 injury. Service brakes lead the listed complaint areas with 25 reports, followed by electrical system with 13, unknown or other with 11, and fuel/propulsion system with 9.
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 airbag module installation recall completion.
- Request confirmation that the front seat bolt recall was addressed.
- Test the rearview camera and ask about brake problems or repairs.
- 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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta Air Bag Module Installed Incorrectly | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Jetta and Tiguan Front Seat Bolts Missing | Seats | medium |
| Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail To Display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Volkswagen Rearview Camera May Fail or Freeze | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
67 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 25 | None found |
| Electrical System | 13 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 12 | None found |
| Fuel System | 9 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | Yes |