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2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #20V648000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2016-2018 Jetta's fuel rail bolts might become loose and allow fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the fuel rail bolts and, if needed, the fuel rail, at no cost to you, and will notify you when the repair is ready.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #16V403000 NHTSA Official Language
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2016 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
4 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
11 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
10 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
7 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
4 recalls

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