2017 Volkswagen Jetta problems and recalls
Owner complaints on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta include 1 fatality report, 18 crashes and 3 fires across 159 filings.
159
Complaints
7
Recalls
18
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
9
Injuries
101.5
Severity index
Severity index 101.5 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 18 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 87% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | 20.8% |
| ENGINE | 32 | 20.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | 18.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 15.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 13.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 9.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 9.4% |
| STEERING | 14 | 8.8% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (48 against 56).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V648000 | 21/10/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 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. |
| 20E064000 | 23/09/2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficien |
| 19V615000 | 22/08/2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 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 e |
| 17V352000 | 31/05/2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requ |
| 17V070000 | 03/02/2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block. |
| 17V136000 | 02/03/2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply |
| 17V137000 | 02/03/2017 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir |
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.
- 2012sev 53.5
- 2013sev 33.6
- 2014sev 61.1
- 2015sev 58.1
- 2016sev 105.3
- 2018sev 49.6
- 2019sev 66.2
- 2020sev 53.6
- 2021sev 96.4
- 2022sev 45.7
- 2023sev 45.4
- 2024sev 52.8
- 2025sev 66.4
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-04. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.