Model year 2021 · Volkswagen

2021 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GLI, JETTA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V514000	July 20, 2022	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V492000	June 30, 2021	Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
21V038000	February 1, 2021	Seats
20V716000	November 18, 2020	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Air Bags (1) · Equipment (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V514000Manufacturer no. 91DV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: July 20, 2022
Owner notification: August 2, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 43,091 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: GLI, JETTA

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V514000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V492000Manufacturer no. 69CK

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2021
Owner notification: January 28, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 379 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V492000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V038000Manufacturer no. 72L6

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: February 1, 2021
Owner notification: February 18, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 57 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Components: Seats; Seats › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 21V038000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V716000Manufacturer no. 91BB / 91BC

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: November 18, 2020
Owner notification: December 11, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 32,048 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: JETTA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 20V716000, 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: July 21, 2022.