Volkswagen JETTA

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    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.

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    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    SHOULD THIS HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE ENGINE COULD STALL, OR THE HEADLIGHTS OR WIPERS COULD TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULEUS

    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.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERUS

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

    The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

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

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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    SEATSUS

    Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    The mismatched VINs make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.

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    WHEELSUS

    The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSUS

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS

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

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    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

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

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWAREUS

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

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.