Model year 2016 · Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent was reported on October 21, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: JETTA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V648000	October 21, 2020	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
19V615000	August 22, 2019	Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
16V403000	June 6, 2016	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
15V705000	October 26, 2015	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V648000Manufacturer no. 24Gi

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: October 21, 2020
Owner notification: March 31, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 218,192 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V648000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V615000Manufacturer no. 37M2

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2019
Owner notification: November 19, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 679,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta: July 11, 2014 – December 9, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V615000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V403000Manufacturer no. 15F7

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: June 6, 2016
Owner notification: September 16, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 55 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta: October 31, 2015 – January 21, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V403000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V705000Manufacturer no. 23R1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA: October 26, 2015
Owner notification: March 9, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 91,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta: November 12, 2014 – September 29, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Safety risk

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V705000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 22, 2020.