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.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Tenneco Automotive
What Happened
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine seizes, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix the problem by either buying back your vehicle or replacing the engine block at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk if Unfixed
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Your 2017 Jetta's VIN markings on the body and the VIN plate near the windshield may not match, which is a problem with the way the vehicle was certified.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your vehicle may not meet safety and regulatory standards, which could potentially lead to issues with registration or even affect your ability to sell the vehicle in the future.
Free Fix
Don't worry, Volkswagen will fix this for free. They've already started notifying owners and replacing the vehicles, and you can contact them at 1-800-893-5298 or reference number 06A8 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.
Your vehicle may have a label with incorrect tire information, which could cause you to overload it.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, it might affect how it handles on the road, or cause tire damage, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the incorrect label with a new one for free. They'll notify you when it's time for the fix and do the work at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
Your 2017 Jetta has a tire information label with incorrect information, which might cause you to overload the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, it could affect how it handles, leading to tire damage, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix this for free by installing a new tire information label at a dealership. They'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B8
