Volkswagen 2017 Jetta: VIN Mismatch Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2017 Jetta vehicles with mismatched VINs that fail regulatory compliance. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
Lower-risk recall
The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles because their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) don't match the VIN plate near the windshield. This mismatch makes the cars noncompliant with regulatory requirements, which could lead to safety issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226484-volkswagen-2017-jetta-vin-mismatch-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226484-volkswagen-2017-jetta-vin-mismatch-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V352000
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“Volkswagen 2017 Jetta: VIN Mismatch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226484-volkswagen-2017-jetta-vin-mismatch-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V352000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V352000).
Why it’s dangerous
The VINs on the vehicle body don't match the VIN plate near the windshield. This mismatch causes the vehicles to fail regulatory compliance requirements, specifically 49 CFR Part 567, which covers certification standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with mismatched VINs are affected. The risk is low as the issue is a regulatory compliance problem rather than a safety hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Jetta has VIN markings on the body that don't match the VIN plate near the windshield. The recall covers vehicles with this mismatch.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to arrange free replacement of the vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06A8.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V352000 (May 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.