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22 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The instrument panel in these vehicles may fail to show warning lights or gauges. This means the driver may not be able to see important safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, while driving. Not being able to see this information increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel if needed, free of charge.
On certain 2025-2026 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles, the ground wire for the transmission may not have been properly connected when the vehicle was built, leaving an open electrical circuit.
Volkswagen is recalling certain front-wheel-drive Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, GTI, and Jetta vehicles. A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank may fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. A fuel leak near a source of ignition can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the suction pump. This recall replaces an earlier recall, so vehicles already repaired under it will need the new repair.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not sound the audible warning that tells the driver the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. Because that warning may not sound, these vehicles do not meet the federal theft protection rule. Dealers will update the instrument cluster free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.
On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles with a conventional ignition switch, the switch itself may fail, and this is more likely in high-temperature conditions. If the switch fails, the vehicle's electrical system can shut down and the engine can stall while you are driving, cutting power in the middle of a drive.
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system is supposed to warn you when tire pressure gets too low. In these vehicles, if all four tires lose air pressure at the same time, the system may not detect this quickly enough to warn you. This means you might not get a timely alert if every tire loses pressure at once. Dealers will fix the problem by updating the tire pressure monitoring software at no cost.
Certain Volkswagen vehicles have a manufacturing problem with a memory module in the infotainment system. Because of this, the rearview camera image may fail to display. This means the vehicle does not meet a federal safety standard for rear visibility.
Some Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles have an air bag control module that was welded into the wrong position during assembly. Because of this, the air bags may not deploy correctly if the vehicle is in a crash. It's also possible for the air bags to go off on their own, without a crash happening.
On certain Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles, bolts that hold the front seat track in place may be missing. Without these bolts, the seat can slide forward and backward without being restrained. If a crash happens while the bolts are missing, the seat's freedom to move increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it during the crash.
In several Volkswagen models, including the Atlas Cross Sport, Golf, Jetta, and Tiguan, the rearview camera can stop working properly when the vehicle is started. When this happens, the screen may go black or the infotainment system may freeze instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Dealers will update the infotainment system software to fix the problem, free of charge.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The bolts holding the fuel rail in place may loosen over time, which can allow fuel to leak.
Tenneco is recalling aftermarket Beck/Arnley brake master cylinders that were sold as replacement parts for certain Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle vehicles. The crimp that holds the fluid seal in place on the master cylinder may not be tight enough. Because of this, brake fluid can leak out, or the master cylinder itself can come apart. A leak like this can reduce how well the brakes work.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUVs, and Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and the backrest adjuster may not have been welded together correctly during manufacturing, meaning the weld holding these seat parts together may not be as strong as it's supposed to be.
The bolts that hold the front brake calipers in place may come loose.
Certain Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles may have front wheel bearings that were not machined correctly. This kind of improper machining can put too much stress on the wheel, the wheel bolts, or the wheel bearings.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Some modifications were made to these vehicles while they were in an internal evaluation period. Because of those modifications, the vehicles may not meet all of the regulatory requirements that vehicles like these are required to meet.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI and Jetta vehicles that have an automatic transmission, a manual handbrake and keyless entry. On these cars, a build-up of silicate on the contacts of the small switch at the shift lever can let the key be pulled out of the ignition even when the shift lever is not in Park. Dealers will install an extra switch and circuit board at no cost.
On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta, and Tiguan vehicles, a spring in the rear suspension may crack or break earlier than it should. If a spring breaks while the vehicle is being driven, it can damage a nearby rear tire. A damaged tire in this situation can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash.
On certain Jetta vehicles, an incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a previous service or repair visit. Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag with the correct part, free of charge.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Atlas and Jetta vehicles because the rear coil springs may fracture prematurely. If a spring breaks while the vehicle is being driven, it can damage a rear tire, and a damaged tire can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
These Volkswagens do not have keyless entry, so they rely on the instrument cluster to sound an audible warning when the driver opens the door with the key still in the ignition. On some vehicles, that warning tone may not sound. Without it, the driver may not realize the key was left in the ignition. Volkswagen dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster at no charge. The recall began December 13, 2018.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights because the passenger side headlight may be positioned incorrectly. This can reduce how well the driver can see when it's dark. Dealers will replace the passenger side headlight to fix the problem.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 547 | 19 | 3 | 36 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Volkswagen Jetta. 12 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Volkswagen Jetta and Taos Instrument Panel Display Failure" (NHTSA campaign 26V185000), reported Mar 25, 2026.
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has the most, with 11 recalls. The 2022 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Volkswagen Jetta recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Volkswagen Jetta and Golf Front Wheel Bearings (19V879000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: