NHTSA lists 164 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 18 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 14 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN JETTA.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 52 | 31.7% | 0.87 |
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| loss of control | 43 | 26.2% | 0.81 |
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| electrical electronic | 29 | 17.7% | 0.81 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 13 | 7.9% | 0.86 |
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| fire or overheating | 7 | 4.3% | 0.84 |
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| unclear | 7 | 4.3% | 0.75 |
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| restraint or airbag | 5 | 3.0% | 0.98 |
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| noise or comfort | 4 | 2.4% | 0.64 |
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| visibility or lighting | 3 | 1.8% | 0.76 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 0.6% | 0.40 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 97 | 59.1% | 0.81 |
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| low | 42 | 25.6% | 0.70 |
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| high | 20 | 12.2% | 0.94 |
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| none | 3 | 1.8% | 0.61 |
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| critical | 2 | 1.2% | 0.94 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 164 tagged complaints of 164 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2020-10-21. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-08-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.
Defect: 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 ignitio (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-06-06. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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 h (excerpt)
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-26. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
857 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 395 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 195 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 125 |
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| ENGINE | 94 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 46 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 45 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 39 |
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| STRUCTURE | 35 |
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11038146
Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Suggested fuel additive
11038143
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
11036868
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
11036870
Date: 2026-08-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Differences between a leak and seepage
11036880
Date: 2026-08-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Clean and install an additional plastic "ring" to prevent ingress of dirt,hair. Foreign bodies into the clock spring.
11035772
Date: 2026-07-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) a No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.
11035762
Date: 2026-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
11034613
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
11034614
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
11034621
Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Inquiries