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VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

30
Total Recalls
1.2
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.4)
25
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2003
0
2004
1
2005
2
2006
3
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
4
2012
0
2013
0
2014
1
2015
2
2016
1
2017
4
2018
0
2019
4
2020
3
2021
3
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
2
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
SEATS
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
EQUIPMENT
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
POWER TRAIN
2
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2
AIR BAGS
2

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — Your vehicle's air bag control module was welded in the wrong position, which could cause air bags to deploy incorrectly or without reason.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — Your 2020 Jetta's front brake caliper bolts may become loose, which can affect your vehicle's brake performance.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE — Your 2017 Jetta with a 1.4L engine may have an engine block that was not properly cast, which could cause your engine to seize.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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