2017 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SMELLED GAS, PULLED OVER, CAR DIED, EPC LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER.

• 12/30/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  MY VEHICLE IS UNDER RECALL BECAUSE MY FUEL RAIL BOLTS CAN BECOME LOOSE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND A FIRE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE GOING BACK AND FORTH TO COLLEGE. I HAVE CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN CORPORATE CONCERNING A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL A REMEDY EXIST. THEY TOLD ME THE DEALERSHIPS HANDLE LOANERS AND A RECALL THAT DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A LOANER CAR PER THE DEALERSHIP. I STILL HAVE TWO YEARS TO PAY ON THIS VEHICLE THAT IS DEEMED UNSAFE AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT EVIDENTLY. IS THERE A LAW FIRM HEADING UP A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR IS THE GOVERNMENT HELPING IN ANY OTHER WAY. THIS IS HOW THE BIGGEST AUTOMAKER IN THE WORLD HANDLES RECALLS. WE HAD A RECALL WITH NO REMEDY IN OUR LINCOLN AND CORPORATE LINCOLN GAVE US A LONER AT NO COST FOR 7 MONTHS UNTIL THEY FIGURED OUT HOW TO FIX IT. I AM FORCED TO KEEP PAYING FOR A VEHICLE THAT MAY KILL MY DAUGHTER. IF THEY CAN'T FIX IT THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO BUY IT BACK.

• 12/30/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  VEHICLE FUEL PUMPS FAILED AND VEHICLE DISABLED. I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC; UPON INSPECTION, NOTICED, SMELLED GAS LEAKING FROM VEHICLE RAIL BOLTS. VOLKSWAGEN AMERICA CONTACTED AND VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP (OURISMAN, WALDORF, MD). INITIALLY TOLD NO GAS LEAKING, CHARGED $229.00 WITH RECOMMENDATION TO CLEAN ENGINE AND INTERIOR COVERING UNDER THE HOOD AND NEW CABIN FILTER (I DECLINED AND VOICED MY FRUSTRATION). TOLD NO GASOLINE LEAKING AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE. A FEW DAYS PASS AND VEHICLE SITS, NOTICE A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE AND CALLED DEALERSHIP. TOLD TO TOW VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD AGAIN NO GASOLINE LEAKING. I TRAVERSED TO DEALERSHIP AND POINTED OUT THE ISSUE. THEN TOLD MY ISSUE AND NOT COVERED BY RECALL .... LOTS MORE TO TELL VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA CASE NUMBER # 04621276

• 12/29/2017· ENGINECrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEELS SEIZED WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING THE SIDE WALK WHILE BEING OPERATED APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED OPERABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MIKES AUTO BODY WHERE THEY WERE INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V070000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN 17V070000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE VEHICLES VIN WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS TOLD TO CONTACT THE NHTSA TO GET THEIR VIN ADDED TO THE CAMPAIGN. THE DRIVER THAT OPERATED THE VEHICLE SUFFERED FROM A HEAD INJURY NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.

• 12/28/2020· STEERINGCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE SLIDE ACROSS THE STREET AND HIT A TREE AND A POLE. THE CONTACT HAD MINOR INJURIES BUT A PASSANGER DIED IN THE CRASH. A POLICE ARRIVED AT THE THE CRASH SCEEN AND THE CONTACT DID NOT RECIEVE NOTICE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR WAS SMASHED IN FROM HITTING THE TREE, THE TRUCK WAS DAMAGED SEVERLY. THE FRONT OF THE SMASHED IN THE MIDDLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY TO AN IMPOUND LOT FOR THE POLICE. AN IVESTIGATION JUST ENDED ON 12/04/20 AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE RELEASED SO IT COULD BE DECLARED TOTLED BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER SPRINGFIELD MITSUBISHI313 BALTIMORE PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064 (484) 574-8434 STATED THEY WOULD NEED ALTTER FORM THE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR A FULL FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

• 12/28/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THIS 2017 JETTA HAD A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE SPRAYING FROM THE FUEL RAIL WHICH WAS CAUSED BY POORLY INSTALLED FUEL RAIL BOLTS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED VW DEALERSHIP ON NOV 11TH FOR REPAIR OF THIS DOCUMENTED MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE CAR REMAINS IN THE POSSESSION OF BILLING MONTANA VOLKSWAGEN WITH NO RESOLUTION TO THE OPEN SAFETY RECALL. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 28TH, 2020. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN VW HANDS FOR 46 DAYS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD TAKE UP TO SIX MORE MONTHS TO FIGURE OUT THE "PRESCRIBED FIX".

• 12/18/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  AS I DROVE HOME ONE NIGHT, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING EMPTY WHEN I KNEW THAT THE TANK WAS HALF FULL. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR A REMOTE, RURAL DRIVER WHO NEEDS TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS LEFT IN THE TANK. NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS PRESENT FOR THIS OCCURRENCE. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON THE GAUGE WAS BACK TO NORMAL. I WILL BE MONITORING CLOSELY FROM HERE ON OUT.

• 12/16/2024· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled down to the floorboard; however, the vehicle responded as needed. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire and Brakes, where it was determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced due to brake fluid leaking. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). Additionally, the mechanic flushed the brake fluid and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the independent mechanic. The contact contacted the part manufacturer, Tenneco Automotive, and left a voicemail. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

• 12/14/2018· POWER TRAIN

  HEADED EAST ON HIGHWAY 50 IN CARSON CITY, NV AFTER HAVING STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 4TH TO 5TH GEAR. FOUND CLUTCH NOT WORKING. HAD TO STOP, TURN ENGINE OFF AND MOVE GEAR TO 3RD. STARTED ENGINE & DROVE HOME, HAVING TO TURN IGNITION OFF AND ON AT STOPS. TOWED TO VOLKS DEALERSHIP, RENO, NV ON12 NOV AND PICKED UP DEC 12 AFTER PAYING $2,700.29 REPAIR BILL. DAMAGE TO CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, PRESSURE PLATE, BEARING - WITH REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

• 12/07/2019· SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY CITY STREET, GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. I NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS STOPPED FROM 100 FEET BACK AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES. MY CAR DID NOT STOP, IT DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL. THE WEATHER WAS WARM, THE ROAD WAS DRY AND IT WAS LIKE TRYING TO STOP ON AN ICY ROAD AND I REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. THE OTHER CAR HAD MINIMAL DAMAGE TO HER BACK BUMPER. SHE WAS INJURED, I HAD MINOR WHIPLASH.

• 12/07/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

  CAR STARTS TO SHAKE EPC LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT COME ON HAVE TO PULL OVER FOR IT TO STOP SHAKING

• 12/05/2022· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was detected, and the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel injector seal, and that the fuel rail and fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V648000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) had previously been performed. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

• 12/05/2017· STEERING,AIR BAGS

  WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IT CLICKS AS IF SOMETHING IS LOOSE. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED AIRBAG AND CLOCK SPRING TWICE, STEERING WHEEL STILL CLICKS.

• 12/03/2025· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire

  The fuel rail bolts on the car loosened, one sheered off. Fuel poured from the front end of the car. When the car was started, to be placed on a flatbed the car caught on fire. The car is currently at a mechanics, but has not been repaired. The car could have easily caught on fire while being driven or started any time before or after it actually caught on fire, it was only taken care of quickly as the tow truck driver had a fire extiguisher, we do not carry one in the car. The car had the recall work done in 2021 in Tyson's Corner VA. The dealer refuses speak to us and states that the recall was done and therefore not their issue. The issue was confirmed with the new mechanic. There was one EFC light on the night it started leaking fuel.

• 12/01/2020· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING, AND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COILS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE DUE TO CYLINDER'S MISFIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO CITY VOLKSWAGEN OF HIGHLAND (9601 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, HIGHLAND, IN 46322), WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,200.

• 11/29/2020· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  I NOTICED TODAY AFTER DRIVING MY CAR WHEN TURNED OFF, THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM EXHAUST PIPE.

• 11/24/2022· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  The fuse that controls the exterior lights (tail, marker,etc.) and interior lights at first interment would blow/burn out. Sometimes after a few days or a few months for the past year. In the past few weeks the fuse blows immediately once replaced. The car was brought to a VW dealer a year ago who changed the fuse and ran a diagnostic. It was brought back 4-5 months later and they again changed the fuse and ran a diagnostic. The second time was not given a slip indicating it was was there for the service and was not charged. While I understand no charge there is no no proof of service. As the fuse controls all the lights the car is dark at night.

• 11/23/2020· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A 40 MPH ZONE TO A 65 MPH HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND THEN ENTER A LIMP MODE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. I RAISED THE HOOD TO SEE AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF FUEL SPRAYING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST CERTIFIED MECHANIC, VALLEY MOTOR HONDA, SHERIDAN WY. THERE WAS NOT A VW SHOP WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE BREAKDOWN. UPON ORIGINAL INSPECTION, A TORQUES HEAD BOLT WAS DISCOVERED LOOSE FROM THE FUEL RAIL AND THE FUEL RAIL WAS SEPARATED FROM THE INJECTOR ON THE DISTAL CYLINDER (SEE PICTURE). SIMPLY TIGHTENING THE FUEL RAIL DID NOT SATISFY THE PROBLEM. THIS IS REPORTEDLY THE RESULT OF THE INJECTORS SHIFTING POSITION AND/OR BEING DAMAGED. AFTER LEARNING ABOUT THIS COMMON VW JETTA PROBLEM, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST VW DEALERSHIP IN BILLINGS MONTANA. IT APPEARS THAT THE PRESCRIBED RECALL FIX FOR THIS ISSUE MIGHT ONLY REQUIRE SOME LOCTITE AND WRENCH TURNING FOR THE CARS THAT HAVE NOT YET EXPERIENCED THIS CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THE FIX LOOKS TO BE MORE EXTENSIVE FOR CARS LIKE MINE THAT WERE NOT CAUGHT IN TIME. THE CAR HAS BEEN AT BILLINGS VOLKSWAGEN FOR 14 DAYS WITHOUT RESOLUTION. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT PARTS ARE INVOLVED OR WHY THE REPAIRS NOT AVAILABLE. I CAN PROVIDE A COPY OF THE REPAIR BILL FROM VALLEY MOTOR HONDA IN WHICH THE FUEL RAIL WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE SOURCE OF MECHANICAL FAILURE.

• 11/17/2020· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V648000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION VOLKSWAGEN COLUMBUS (3000 N LAKE PKWY #300, COLUMBUS, GA 31909; (706) 522-2148) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THAT 4 BOLTS WERE REPLACED IN THE PAST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,400. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 11/12/2019· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED NEW MOTORS SUBARU (8670 PEACH ST, ERIE, PA 16509, (814) 868-4805) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

• 11/09/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  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. I ASKED AFTER I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I CALLED RECENTLY AND WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT IS A DAILY DANGEROUS FAILURE ON VW'S PART. IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND WHEN CALLED THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. I DID NOT GET ANY RECALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUE.

• 11/09/2018· STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY PULLING TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ON ANY SURFACE STREET.. INCREASES AT ACCELERATION. ALIGNED X 4 IN 2018, TIRES BALANCED, ROTATED, STILL SAME PULL. PURCHASED 4 NEW MICHELIN TIRES ON 11/5/2018. VEHICLE STILL PULLS TO RIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE AT VW SERVICE 11/16/2018. THERE SOLUTION IS ALIGNING VEHICLE OUT OF SPECS TO COMPENSATE FOR RIGHT PULL. WHEN VEHICLE NEEDS FUTURE ALIGNMENT, MY CONCERN IS VEHICLE WILL START TO PULL AGAIN. SERVICE DEPARTMENT SHOULD INSPECT FRONT WHEEL DRIVE COMPONENTS. VEHICLE STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND I AM PAYING FOR PORTIONS OF UNSUCCESSFUL "REPAIRS," AND ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR. FIRST DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ALTERED DATE I BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AS IT IS DIFFERENT FROM DATE LISTED ON LOANER VEHICLE CONTRACT. SAME DEALERSHIP, AS CONFIRMED BUY SECOND DEALERSHIP, RETURNED MY VEHICLE AS "REPAIRED" WITH OUT OF ALIGNMENT PRINTOUT AND CLEARLY NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER DEALERSHIP HAS, OR IS, TAKING THE TIME TO PROPERLY INSPECT VEHICLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF CONSISTENT RIGHT PULL.

• 11/08/2023· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign: 20V648000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that fuel was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

• 11/07/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system touch screen failed to operate as an intended. No warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle could be repaired, and that the failure was common. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not a known failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

• 11/07/2020· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

  ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 11/05/2020 GOT IT CHECKED AND A OIL CHANGE BECAUSE IT WOULD BE DUE WITHIN 500 MORE MILES, THESE CODES CAME UP MB2, BR80, MA28, P068A. CAR IS RUNNING FINE BUT MY ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON.

• 11/06/2018· POWER TRAIN

  UPON PLACING IN REVERSE, THE ENGINE BOGS DOWN, LOWERING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES A BAD VIBRATION. SHIFTING INTO ANY OTHER GEAR FROM REVERSE CAUSES A HARD JERKING MOTION AS IF IT HAS TROUBLE RELEASING FROM REVERSE GEAR. THIS IS WORSE UPON JUST STARTING THE VEHICLE, OR STARTING AND STOPPING FOR SEVERAL TRIPS IN ONE DAY.

• 11/04/2019· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN DULLES (22455 LINDSAY CARS CT, STERLING, VA 20166, (703) 810-7760) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/31/2024· AIR BAGSCrash

  The contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle, crashing head-on into a tree. No warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter was shaken up, but she had no visible injuries and did not receive medical treatment immediately following the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact stated that a few weeks after the crash, her daughter had approximately 80-90 seizures and was receiving medical treatment at the hospital. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle operated properly by not deploying the air bags because the rate of deceleration criteria were not met during frontal impact. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

• 10/31/2024· ENGINE

  The catalytic converter malfunctioned and is defective. My vehicle is within 8 years and under 80,000 miles and Volkswagen of Toms River will not replace or address the safety concern as they are required by law to replace it. The vehicle will hit 8 year on January 1st and they are trying to stallmate me until it is out of warranty

• 10/30/2019· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A HUMMING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK FORWARD WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER REGARDING THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 10/28/2019· AIR BAGSCrash

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A LOT AND DEEMED IT TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.

• 10/27/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  PROBLEMS WITH FRONT ASSIST. I WAS TOLD THIS FEATURE WAS ON MY VEHICLE AND VERIFIED THAT IT WAS AT THE TIME OF SALE. UNFORTUNATELY IT DOES NOT EVER DETECT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I COULD BE IDLING AND HIT A BRICK WALL OR GOING 65MPH DOWN I95 AND A VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS IN FRONT OF ME EITHER EVENT NOTHING HAPPENS. THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AS DESCRIBED AND THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD AND THE FRONT ASSIST SYSTEM IS ENABLED EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE. THE FACT THAT THIS SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK AT ALL IS VERY DISAPPOINTING AS IT WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT OF THE CAR

• 10/24/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I HAVE IDENTIFIED A MATTER RELATED TO THE REAR VIEW CAM WHICH MERITS ATTENTION. I CONTACTED VW DIRECTLY AS WELL AS MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND NEITHER FELT THAT FURTHER ACTION WAS WARRANTED. SINCE THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE IT SEEMED THAT THE NEXT STEP WOULD BE CONTACTING THIS AGENCY. BECAUSE OF A GLITCH IN THE REAR CAM SOFTWARE I NARROWLY AVOIDED TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS; IN ONE THERE WAS A CLOSE CALL WITH A VEHICLE PASSING BEHIND ME AND IN ANOTHER A NEIGHBORHOOD CHILD WAS RIDING A BICYCLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE VEHICLE. AT ISSUE IS THE FACT THAT THE REAR VIEW CAM DISPLAY WILL STOP TRANSMITTING IMAGES IF YOU BRAKE WHILE BACKING UP, TURN ON THE RADIO AND THEN RESUME BACKING UP. TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM FOLLOW THESE STEPS: 1.START VEHICLE 2.SHIFT INTO REVERSE ' REAR VIEW CAM IMAGE SEEN IN DISPLAY VIEW 3.APPLY BRAKE UNTIL VEHICLE AT A FULL STOP 4.TURN ON RADIO 5.RADIO STATIONS APPEAR IN THE DISPLAY VIEW 6.TAKE FOOT OFF BRAKE AND CONTINUE BACKING UP 7.RADIO STATION CONTINUES IN THE DISPLAY VIEW AND NOT THE IMAGE BEHIND THE VEHICLE HERE IS A VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THE GLITCH: HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/13GAC4I5GKWNOFK6Z8J8Y77JGUDXHQRBI/VIEW?USP=SHARING SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED AND WANT TO INVESTIGATE ' AND FIND A REMEDY FOR - THIS APPARENT SOFTWARE GLITCH.

• 10/22/2022· POWER TRAIN

  Vehicle has only 10,000 miles. Developed unidentified leak. Shortly after the car was on the freeway in 6th gear and started smoking and revving the engine. Car would not shift into gear and the car stalled. Clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, and pressure plate were completely destroyed. Towed to dealership.

• 10/22/2019· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

• 10/14/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Many fault lamps lite up on panel. List: Brake light, Adaptive cruise control, ASC, Power steering lamp, Seat belt lamp and sometimes the seat belt alarm goes off when seat belt is clicked IN!,ABS,Air bag lamp is intermittent,EPC lamp is intermittent. Problems have been confirmed by: Independent auto repair center and Vista VW of Pompano Beach, FL. As far as safety sometimes the engine goes into limp mode during driving a few minutes after starting. Having to pull over quickly to get out of the flow of traffic. To stop the engine after a few minutes it does restart.

• 10/14/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash

  HORN JUST STOPPED WORKING

• 10/11/2023· AIR BAGSCrash

  The only airbag that went off in the vehicle during a collision was the steering wheel airbag none of the side airbags deployed the driver hit his head on the window in the car there were no warning lights on prior to the accident to indicate that there were any malfunctions the police did get called to the scene and vehicle was towed insurance representatives have not inspected vehicle yet.

• 10/03/2019· SERVICE BRAKES

  WHENEVER DRIVING IN RAIN BREAKS GIVE OUT AND FEELS BUMPY. TODAY I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND I STARTED TO BREAK FOR A LIGHT AND ALMOST REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FONT OF ME BECAUSE MY BREAKS WOULDN'T BREAK. I WAS GOING 55 MPH.

• 10/01/2024· EQUIPMENT

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was started, the infotainment touch screen occasionally went black and did not respond to touch commands. Additionally, the side buttons of the infotainment screen did not respond when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the infotainment screen was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

• 09/26/2019· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED GARVEY VOLKSWAGEN OF QUEENSBURY (LOCATED AT 483 QUAKER RD, QUEENSBURY, NY 12804, 518-793-3488) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

• 09/25/2017· VISIBILITY/WIPER

  ISSUE ON ZERO INTENSITY OF THE INSTRUMENTS GAUGE ILLUMINATION DURING THE DAYTIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DIMMED INSTRUMENT GAUGES ON MY 2017 JETTA AND CONFIRMED THIS IS DUE TO THE AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION ADJUSTMENT FEATURE OF THE MODEL. THIS REPORT COVERS ONLY FOR THE SPECIFIC VIN, HOWEVER, THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY THE DESIGN, ANY MODEL YEAR JETTA AND THE SAME DESIGN ARCHITECTURE MODELS FROM VW WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE UNDER BRIGHT SUNLIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE REGULAR STREET, BUT A BIT OF SHADY AREA BY NEARBY TREE OR BUILDING. EVEN I'M USING THE SUNGLASSES DUE TO THE REFLECTION OF SUN LIGHT OR DIRECTION OF THE CAR FACING TO AT THAT TIME. MY 2017 JETTA HAS LIGHT SENSOR IN BETWEEN A BIT OFFSET POSITION OF TACHOMETER LETTER "7" AND "8", THAT IS ABOUT 1/4 INCH OR 5 MM DIAMETER IN SIZE, AND THIS SENSOR CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH TACHOMETER AND SPEED GAUGE. (GRAPHIC LCD DISPLAY AND NEEDLES KEEPS THE FULL BRIGHTNESS.) IT WILL BE DARK IF SURROUNDING IS DARK AND BECOMES BRIGHT IF SURROUNDING IS BRIGHTER. THIS CONTROLS TOO MUCH AND BECOMES ZERO INTENSITY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION "S5.3.2 BRIGHTNESS OF ILLUMINATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS" UNDER "49 CFR 571.101 - STANDARD NO. 101; CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." I DID CONTACT WITH VW OF AMERICA TO INFORM THIS ISSUE, BUT CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE CANNOT DO ANYTHING BEYOND DIAGNOSTIC RESULT AT DEALER THAT THEY ARE INSISTED THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS SPEC. IT IS VERY SIMPLE TO REPLICATE THE SAME ISSUE AT ANY LOCATION, WITHOUT DRIVING AND WITHOUT TURN ON THE ENGINE. IT JUST SIMPLY COVERING THE LIGHT SENSOR AREA BY THE PALM OR ANY CLOTH TO IMITATE THE DARKNESS WHILE IGNITION IS ON. IT IS EVEN DARKER THAN ILLUMINATION WHILE HEADLIGHT ON AT THAT TIME FOR EXPERIMENT. AGAIN, THIS IS UNDER THE DAYLIGHT.

• 09/24/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the hood of the vehicle. The check engine, and electronic power control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel rail bolt had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

• 09/23/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  The contact owns 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to turn off while turning the key to the off position in the ignition switch. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cylinders in the engine was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

• 09/23/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  A RANDOM NOTICE APPEARS ON THE DASH DISPLAY, "DRIVER ASSISTANCE BUTTON IS DISABLED". THEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY ACTIVATE, DOOR LOCKS CLICK LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND CRUISE CONTROL DISABLES ALL WHILE DRIVING. HIGH BEAMS NO LONGER FUNCTION AND OCCASIONALLY ALL ELECTRIC DISPLAY, RADIO SOUND, AND LIGHTS GO BLACK WHILE DRIVING. YOU MUST PULL OVER, SHUT OFF THE CAR, AND WAIT APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING TO RECOVER TO NORMAL. VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CLAIMS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT DOESN'T SHOW UP ON THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT.

• 09/19/2025· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Door lock actuator for all passenger doors, the only one that hasn't failed is the driver's door.

• 09/19/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Horn no longer working, can't signal an impending accident to other drivers. That along with infotainment touch screen, kind of hard to use hands free when I cant select yes on the touchscreen

• 09/14/2021· AIR BAGSCrash

  My daughters car was hit on highway on drivers rear quarter panel. Major damage, frame and axle on car bent. Airbags did not deploy. No serious injuries. Occupants head hurts from impact, w steering wheel, seat belt was on.

• 09/14/2018· STEERING

  STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING CAR, LOCKED FOR 40 SECONDS WHILE TURNING TO RIGHT.

• 09/12/2025· AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

  Please copy the link. It is not a spam nor malware. It is the diagnostic report ran 9/12/2025. Please look under “airbag” tab and you will see the code related to brake system. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)