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VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Recall Statistics

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

123
Total Recalls
4.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.4)
25
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2003
4 B+
2004
5 B+
2005
7 A-
2006
6 B+
2007
6 A-
2008
6 A-
2009
7 A-
2010
5 A-
2011
10 A
2012
8 A-
2013
6 B
2014
5 A-
2015
8 A-
2016
5 A-
2017
7 A-
2018
3 C+
2019
11 A-
2020
6 B+
2021
4 D-
2022
1 F
2023
0
2024
0
2025
2 D-
2026
1 F
2027
0

Most Common Components

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
14
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
AIR BAGS
9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
POWER TRAIN
7
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
6
SUSPENSION
5

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

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.

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Gol…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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