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Volkswagen Jetta recalls by model year

NHTSA lists 81 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2025 Jetta model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.

Parts that come up most

Across these years, the parts named most often in Jetta campaigns are:

• Electrical system (15 campaigns)
• Service brakes, hydraulic (11 campaigns)
• Fuel system, gasoline (9 campaigns)
• Engine and engine cooling (9 campaigns)
• Air bags (8 campaigns)
• Unknown or other (5 campaigns)

One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.

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Volkswagen Jetta recall questions

Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most recalls?

Of the model years we list, the 2019 Jetta has the most, with 11 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.

Should I avoid a Volkswagen Jetta with recalls?

Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.