What Volkswagen Jetta GLI owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Volkswagen Jetta GLI safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Volkswagen Jetta GLI complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
THE KEY PERIODICALLY GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. SOME TIMES WIGGLING THE IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT SELECTOR, PRESSING ON THE BREAK OR ROCKING THE CAR IS NECESSARY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LASH VOLKSWAGEN OF WHITE PLAINS, 376 TARRYTOWN RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING BELT CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REVIEW ALL THE INVOICES. AFTER THE INVOICE RE…
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Recall Reminder Part Labels
Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
Apple car play function.
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
New machine version added to table.
Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
Voltage Drop Testing.
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
Added: Torque Spec table
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2016–2016, owners most often name: electrical system, engine, steering. 2 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
