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2021 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

4 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V492000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
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Low Priority #21V038000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase or Jetta's front seat tracks might be missing some important bolts. This is a safety issue that Volkswagen needs to fix.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts are missing, your seat can move more than usual, which could increase your risk of getting hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will contact you and fix the issue for free by installing the missing bolts at a dealership. You don't need to pay for this repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
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Under Review #22V514000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle may not display an image due to a faulty infotainment system component.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera is not working, you may not be able to see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will update the infotainment system software for free, at no cost to you, and will mail you a notice around September 16th to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
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Under Review #20V716000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Volkswagen is recalling your vehicle because the rear view camera might stop working properly, showing a black screen or a frozen image instead of the view behind your car.
Risk if Unfixed
This could make it harder for you to see what's behind your car when reversing, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will update the software in your infotainment system for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
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