Volkswagen Jetta - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Jetta

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Jetta, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Jetta. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Jetta have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Jetta’s Issues in the EU

All Jetta’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Jetta’s Issues in the UK

VW JETTA – FIRE MAY OCCUR
on 04/08/2018
VW JETTA ( 08/01/2007 – 09/01/2008) DEFECT: The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can […]
VW JETTA – DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
on 03/08/2018
VW JETTA ( 01/10/2011 – 01/08/2013) DEFECT: On vehicles with torsion beam rear axle the trailing arm of the rear axle can be deformed in a rear impact of […]
VW JETTA – STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
on 03/08/2018
VW JETTA ( 01/03/2011 – 30/11/2011) DEFECT: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because […]