Every 2021 Volkswagen Jetta recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V514000
Jul 20, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Full recall details for 22V514000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V492000
Jun 30, 2021Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
- Risk
- Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
Full recall details for 21V492000 →Seats · NHTSA 21V038000
Jan 2, 2021Seats
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
- Risk
- The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Full recall details for 21V038000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 20V716000
Nov 18, 2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Full recall details for 20V716000 →
2021 Volkswagen Jetta complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, reporting 3 crashes, 1 injuries, 2 deaths. Volkswagen has issued at least 487 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes25
- Electrical System13
- Forward Collision Avoidance11
- Unknown Or Other11
- Fuel/Propulsion System9
- Air Bags5
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (158)
- Electrical System (108)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (94)
- Engine (60)
- Unknown Or Other (52)
- Structure (27)
Read Volkswagen Jetta owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“While traveling at the posted speed limit and approaching a signalized intersection, I attempted to brake for stopped traffic ahead. The vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and the automatic emergency braking/forward collision mitigation system did not activate or provide any braking assistance.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAJul 14, 2026 · DC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750281
“There is a known issue released by Volkswagen that certain model years of their vehicles are eligible for a limited extended warranty regarding the clock spring.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTASep 24, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766739
“There appears to be a known issue with the rear braking system on the VW Jetta for various model years including 2021. The issue seems to be a combination of soft brake pads combined with the autonomous braking system which overuses the brakes and causes premature wear.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTASep 15, 2026 · CT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764312
“Mid June 2026 infotainment update was over the air software update. Update caused infotainment failures: looping screen resets, unable to play audio, disruption to screen during safety features such as back up cam, unable to accomplish directions, CarPlay no longer consistent feature.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTASep 2, 2026 · CO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761522
“Volkswagen corporate deployed a mandatory over-the-air (OTA) software update to the MIB3 infotainment system. The update failed mid-installation, entirely bricking the J794 information module.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTAJul 1, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11747680
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