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2017 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Equipment | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 21, 202020V648000 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel railA fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V648000
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| Sep 23, 202020E064000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderIf there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20E064000
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| Aug 22, 201919V615000 | Electrical system: ignition anti-theftRemoving 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V615000
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| May 31, 201717V352000 | Equipment: other labelsThe mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V352000
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| Mar 2, 201717V136000 | Equipment: other labelsOverloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V136000
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| Mar 2, 201717V137000 | Equipment: other labelsOverloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V137000
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Owner complaints by component160
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 19 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 16 |
| Air bags | 21 | 13 |
| Power train | 15 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 9 |
| Steering | 14 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 12 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 12 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Jetta, Jetta Gli.
Latest reports
- Engine
“I was driving on Monday XXX when my car started to smoke and smell of fumes. The EPC light came on and my car was stuttering, so I immediately pulled over and turned off the car.”
- Power train
“Note: (never has any issues before ever as vehicle always maintained and taken directly to vw for maintenance.) /-/———————————————— I was driving: came to a stop: light turned Green proceeded to go through intersection…”
- Electrical system
“I have severe painful burns on my gluteus from the seat heater. I had the heater on intermittently on a drive of about 75 miles.”
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
- 20214 recalls69 complaints
- 20206 recalls54 complaints
- 201911 recalls549 complaints
- 20182 recalls31 complaints
- 20176 recalls160 complaints
- 20164 recalls164 complaints
- 20158 recalls197 complaints
- 20147 recalls441 complaints
- 20137 recalls632 complaints
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent, 20V648000 (reported October 21, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 160 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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