Volkswagen recalls 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles with loose fuel rail bolts that may leak gasoline, increasing fire risk. Owners must have fuel rail bolts replaced by dealers.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles because fuel rail bolts can become loose over time, causing gasoline leaks that increase fire risk. This recall affects vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225468-volkswagen-2018-jetta-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225468-volkswagen-2018-jetta-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V648000
“Volkswagen 2018 Jetta Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225468-volkswagen-2018-jetta-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V648000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V648000).
Fuel leaks from loose fuel rail bolts can create a fire hazard if they come into contact with hot surfaces or ignition sources. The leak increases the risk of fire in normal vehicle use.
Owners of 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles are affected. Drivers with vehicles that have loose fuel rail bolts are at higher risk of fire.
Check if your 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta has loose fuel rail bolts. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2018.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, if necessary, the fuel rail to fix the leak.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
Fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing fire risk.
This recall covers 2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with loose fuel rail bolts.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a replacement of the fuel rail bolts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V648000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 20V648000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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