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Volkswagen Jetta safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Jetta since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Jetta. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 1996 to 2018
  • Most recent 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 2 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1996 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Jetta?

Not every Volkswagen Jetta is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volkswagen Jetta recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1996 to 2026

1996 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Jetta safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’96 1
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 1
’09 1
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 0
’17 1
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Jetta recall, newest first

2018 1 recall

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062 Manufacturer ref. 27F9

Defect
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Vehicles affected
16,625 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

2017 1 recall

ABS/ESC system may fail

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/189 Manufacturer ref. 45F2

Defect
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
Remedy
On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
64,192 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2010

2015 1 recall

Directional control may be lost

Launched 8 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/002 Manufacturer ref. 42G8

Defect
On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of the vehicle or when reversing too quickly over a relatively high obstacle (such as very high kerbs). If this deformation or pre-damage is not recognised a trailing arm of the rear axle can suddenly break later because of the related weakening of the rear axle.
Remedy
On vehicles which have been involved in a rear impact or reversed at speed over a high obstacle. The trailing arm of the torsion beam rear axle is checked for accident damage and replaced if necessary. In other instances a brace plate will be fitted to the trailing arms.
Vehicles affected
5,286 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2011 to 1 Aug 2013
Also covers

2009 1 recall

Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

Launched 14 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/110 Manufacturer ref. 37E8

Defect
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Vehicles affected
3,514 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

2008 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 29 January 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/009 Manufacturer ref. 87B4

Defect
The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can exceed specification. This could lead to excessive heat developing in the connection area of the cable which could result in localised scorching. However if not rectified this could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque on the earth connection.
Vehicles affected
10,436 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jan 2007 to 9 Jan 2008
Also covers

1996 1 recall

Possibility of coolant leakage into passenger compartment

Launched 25 January 1996 DVSA recall R/1995/089

Defect
Operation of the vehicle for prolonged periods with the cooling system at very high temperatures can result in cooling system damage which in rare instances may cause rupturing on the heat exchanger. In consequence high temperature coolant
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a bypass valve to the heat exchanger inlet and a non-return valve to the system. At the same time the heat exchanger box will be lined with absorbent foam.
Vehicles affected
86,500 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 1989 to 31 Aug 1991
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Jetta. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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