Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 25, 2026
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information a
Also affects: Volkswagen Taos
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Mar 11, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission ground wire may not have been connected during production. As a result, wiring or nearby parts could overheat. Safety Risk: Wiring or p
Volkswagen Jetta — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 30, 2024
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Label
High risk
May 15, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufactur
Also affects: Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 14, 2024
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If th
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Aug 31, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles equipped with a key ignition switch, a fuse in the ignition switch could fail. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power while driving and cause the engine to
Volkswagen Jetta — Visual System
High risk
Jul 20, 2022
Model years: 2021
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted
Also affects: Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Airbag
High risk
Jun 30, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the airbag control module may not be mounted properly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate in a crash, or it could inflate suddenly while driving. S
Volkswagen Jetta — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 27, 2021
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fail and move in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat frame that fa
Also affects: Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Jan 20, 2021
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid le
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Visual System
High risk
Nov 18, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to displa
Also affects: Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Arteon, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 21, 2020
Model years: 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel rail bolts could become loose over time. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment. Safety Risk: A fu
Volkswagen Jetta — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 26, 2020
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and
Also affects: Audi Q5, Audi Sq5, Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Label
High risk
Aug 4, 2020
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiven
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension
High risk
Dec 11, 2019
Model years: 2019
On a small number of Jetta GLI models, one or both of the front wheel bearings could be defective. This could lead to poor driving performance and/or cause a wheel to break.
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 11, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain cars, the right-front daytime running light (DRL) may not work or may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations. Note: This recall replaces Transport Cana
Volkswagen Jetta — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 6, 2019
Model years: 2013
On certain Jetta Hybrid models, the accumulator housing of the transmission could crack. If this happens, the transmission warning light will turn on and, if a driver continues to
Volkswagen Jetta — Other
High risk
Sep 25, 2019
Model years: 2007
A small number of vehicles built before the start of series production ("pre-series vehicles" ) may have been sold to retail customers. Volkswagen has determined that these vehicle
Also affects: Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
Volkswagen Jetta — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 22, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 13, 2019
Model years: 2019
On certain cars, the right-front daytime running light (DRL) may not work or may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations.
Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension
High risk
Mar 6, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could cause damage to a rear tire, resulting in
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Airbag
High risk
Feb 19, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, an incorrect driver-front airbag may have been installed during a past service/repair visit. As the airbag was not designed to be used in the vehicle, i
Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension
High risk
Dec 19, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could result in damage to a rear tire, resulting in ra
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 21, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming, the vehicle may fai
Also affects: Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Jetta — Airbag
High risk
Jun 13, 2018
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments cou
Also affects: Volkswagen Eurovan, Volkswagen Eurovan Camper Van, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Sep 20, 2017
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the factory installed block heater could overheat during use, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Deale
Volkswagen Jetta — Engine
High risk
Feb 3, 2017
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, improper casting of the engine block may cause the engine to seize/lock up. A seizing engine may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a cr
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Dec 14, 2016
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause wa
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Wagon, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Airbag
High risk
Oct 5, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, an electro-magnetic coil inside the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module was manufactured with improper insulation between the coil layer.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 31, 2015
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the gu
Also affects: Volkswagen Cc, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 17, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 22, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with manual front seatback recliners, the retaining bracket may have been improperly assembled and may not engage correctly. This could cause the seatb
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Suspension
High risk
Oct 20, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, if the rear axle trailing arms are damaged in a rear or side-rear impact crash and a repair facility does not correctly diagnose or replace damaged rear axle c
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 16, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmissi
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Accessories
High risk
Mar 5, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Mar 5, 2014
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, a fuse can overheat and damage the fuse box, causing a partial loss of exterior vehicle lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or
Also affects: Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 13, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain hybrid models equipped with direct-shift gearboxes, corrosion can occur inside the gearbox due to incompatible gearbox lubricant additives, causing electrical shorts and
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 3, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI diesel engine, the fuel injection lines could crack. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which cou
Also affects: Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Accessories
High risk
Sep 8, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, stainless steel exhaust tips (part number 1K0 071 910 U), sold as over-the-counter accessories, can extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Mar 25, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the converter box is protected by the same fuse as the horn and the anti-theft alarm system. If the fuse is blown, the converter box would be disconnected from
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 10, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Rabbit
Volkswagen Jetta — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 20, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain Audi A3, TT, TT Roadster, and Volkswagen EOS, Golf wagon, GTI, Jetta and Jetta wagon equipped with a Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG), the wiring harness of a temperature sens
Also affects: Audi A3, Audi Tt, Volkswagen Eos, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Structure
High risk
May 14, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, driveshaft cover plate screws may not have been torqued properly during vehicle assembly. Should they loosen, a knocking sound may be heard while the vehicle i
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 18, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horiz
Also affects: Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Other
High risk
Jun 22, 2007
Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line. If this happens, the chaffing
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 29, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could leak. A fuel leak, in
Volkswagen Jetta — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 19, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles equipped with the comfort seats option may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the seat heater swi
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners m
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Electrical
High risk
Feb 27, 2004
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicle, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicl
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Feb 15, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain passenger vehicles short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Structure
High risk
Feb 15, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, a sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the B-pillar side trim panel could have been improperly installed. The surface and edges of the mat could have
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the rear brake line on the passenger side could be routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. An improperly routed brake line could be damaged by chafing
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Structure
High risk
Aug 20, 1998
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH MAY LOSE THEIR SPECIFIED FASTENING TORQUE OVER TIME. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE LATCH COULD MOVE OUT OF ITS DESIGN POSITION AND CAUSE DISENGAGE
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Engine
High risk
Feb 18, 1997
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
NOTE: GASOLINE POWERED FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES. DURING WINTER PERIODS OF LOW TEMPERATURE WITH HIGH HUMIDITY, THE AIR PRE-HEATING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT THROTTLE ICI
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Engine
High risk
Dec 11, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: INCLUDES PASSAT, GOLF AND JETTA TURBO DIESEL. ON 1993-94 MODELS, THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT COULD SEIZE AND RENDER THE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE. 1994-95 MODELS COULD EXPERIENC
Also affects: Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti, Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Jetta — Other
High risk
Mar 15, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
A SHARP RIDGE ON THE JACK SPINDLE COULD DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE IS S
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 22, 1993
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL HOSE TO FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. ESCAPING FUEL COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. COR
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Structure
High risk
Nov 23, 1992
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT MAY PREVENT THE HOOD LATCH AND THE SAFETY CATCH FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION RESULTING IN OBSCU
Also affects: Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Rabbit
Volkswagen Jetta — Heater And Defroster
High risk
May 11, 1992
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WALL OF THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Gti
Volkswagen Jetta — Other
High risk
Aug 13, 1991
Model years: 1990, 1991
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 215 - BUMPERS. TURN SIGNAL LAMP CRACKED IN IMPACT TEST.
Also affects: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 6, 1990
Model years: 1990
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE THREE POSITION LIGHT SWITCH IN THE SECOND POSITION. CORRECTION: MAIN L
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Corrado, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Vanagon
Volkswagen Jetta — Steering
High risk
Jan 23, 1990
Model years: 1990
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES, EXCESSIVE TENSI0N COULD CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET TO BREAK WHICH WOULD LOOSEN THE PUMP AND AND ALLOW THE DRIVE BELT TO SLIP.
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Dec 12, 1989
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989
A CONTOUR DEVIATION IN THE BRAKE LINE COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO CHAFE AGAINST A PREHEATING TUBE. PROLONGED CHAFING COULD LEAD TO BRAKE LINE LEAKAGE AND A POSSIBLE PARTIAL BRAKE
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Sep 8, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE TWO HALVES OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY JOINED DURING MANUFACTURE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THESE HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION, RESULTING I
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 29, 1987
Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987
The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the
Also affects: Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Emissions
High risk
Feb 16, 1987
Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. - INOPERATIVE EGR VALVE -
Also affects: Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta — Brakes
High risk
Jul 29, 1985
Model years: 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequen
Also affects: Audi 5000, Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen Jetta — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 17, 1984
Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982
On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could le
Also affects: Audi 4000, Volkswagen Dasher, Volkswagen Fox, Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Scirocco
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