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Volkswagen Jetta
Model Overview
The Jetta is Volkswagen's entry in the lucrative Canadian compact sedan segment. VW imbues its small four-door with a sense of quiet solidity and high-speed serenity that belongs in more expensive models. The Jetta is a roomy car for the price, and restrained styling inside and out ages well despite a 2019 redesign that brought high-tech touches. Handling is a long-time Jetta strength, too, but enthusiasts will want to look at the sporty, speedy GLI.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Archie07
Brand-new car, no airconditioning!
June 28, 2022
Overall Score
Let me start by saying that we have previously had three brand new Passats from this dealer which performed flawlessly from day one. VW in its infinite wisdom have stopped producing the Passat and so we were persuaded in to a Jetta, again, brand new.
During a weekend away, the sun came out and we turned on the air conditioning. Out of the vents came warm air! Back in Vancouver, I contacted the dealer - Vancouver VW - and was invited to bring the car in for them to check. This I did, only to be told that the 'special machine' required to check the AC was out of order, and that the only person, a Manager, who knew when it would be repaired was off sick!
A week or so later a phone call informed us that the 'machine' was back in operation and could we bring the car in ..............again! They kept the car for a day and announced that a new part was needed and had to be shipped from the US "about three working days away." I quote from the work sheet: "....found AC compressor dripping oil, verified with UV light. Replacement required." Bear in mind that this is a brand-new car with some 23 KM on the clock when delivered! Tellingly a piece of paper which I presumed to be a pre-delivery checklist listed everything BUT the air-conditioning! Complaints to VW Canada were met with a barrage of platitudes and not much else. THIS WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BE OUR LAST VOLKSWAGEN!
Comfort
4
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
6
Reliability
2
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-095
Recall date
2024-02-14
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20UF / 20YF
Units Affected:
86,308
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If this happens, fuel could leak from the charcoal canister.
Note: This problem could cause a fuel odor, the fuel nozzle to stop early and/or fuel to spill when refueling.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the suction jet pump.
Recall number
2023-487
Recall date
2023-08-31
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
28H7
Units Affected:
6,786
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a key ignition switch, a fuse in the ignition switch could fail. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power while driving and cause the engine to stall. This could also cause the airbag system and turn signals not to work.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ignition switch.
Recall number
2022-382
Recall date
2022-07-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91DV
Units Affected:
23,553
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.
Recall number
2021-014
Recall date
2021-01-20
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47Q5
Units Affected:
215
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid leak. If this happens, a driver may have reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front brake hose. It will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2020-556
Recall date
2020-11-18
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
91BB & 91BC
Units Affected:
2,564
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.
Recall number
2020-392
Recall date
2020-08-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72K8 / 72K9 / 72L1
Units Affected:
3,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, parts of front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.
Recall number
2020-353
Recall date
2020-08-04
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97EM 97EK 97EL
Units Affected:
132,432
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.
Safety Risk:
User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.
Corrective Actions:
The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.
Recall number
2020-275
Recall date
2020-06-17
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
47Q2
Units Affected:
5
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiveness.
Safety Risk:
Reduced brake effectiveness could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front brake caliper mounting bolts.
Recall number
2019-620
Recall date
2019-12-11
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
94M7
Units Affected:
6,478
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, the right-front daytime running light (DRL) may not work or may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-292. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A daytime running light that is dimmed or not working could make the car less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to inspect the right-front headlight. The heat sink or complete right headlight will be replaced as necessary.
Recall number
2019-619
Recall date
2019-12-11
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
40P1
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of Jetta GLI models, one or both of the front wheel bearings could be defective. This could lead to poor driving performance and/or cause a wheel to break.
Safety Risk:
A sudden change in vehicle handling or a broken wheel could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will contact owners by telephone and instruct you to stop driving your vehicle. Volkswagen will arrange free towing to the nearest dealership. The front wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts will be replaced.
Recall number
2019-610
Recall date
2019-12-06
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
34J6
Units Affected:
200
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain Jetta Hybrid models, the accumulator housing of the transmission could crack. If this happens, the transmission warning light will turn on and, if a driver continues to use the vehicle, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden of loss power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the transmission control software.
Recall number
2019-469
Recall date
2019-09-25
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01D8
Units Affected:
4
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
A small number of vehicles built before the start of series production (“pre-series vehicles” ) may have been sold to retail customers. Volkswagen has determined that these vehicles may not meet all Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that does not meet Canadian regulations could be unsafe to operate.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and offer to buy back the affected vehicles.
Recall number
2019-423
Recall date
2019-08-22
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
37M2
Units Affected:
117,306
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.
Safety Risk:
If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
Recall number
2019-292
Recall date
2019-06-13
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
94M3
Units Affected:
5,316
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, the right-front daytime running light (DRL) may not work or may not be bright enough to meet Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
A daytime running light that is dimmed or not working could make the car less visible to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their car to a dealer to replace the right headlight.
Recall number
2019-116
Recall date
2019-03-06
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42J5
Units Affected:
15,579
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could cause damage to a rear tire, resulting in rapid air loss and/or tire failure.
Safety Risk:
A rear tire failure could affect vehicle control. Additionally, a broken coil spring could also create a road hazard for other motorists. Both of these conditions may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have both of the rear axle coil springs replaced. If a broken coil spring is found, the rear tires should be inspected for damage and replaced as required.
Recall number
2019-074
Recall date
2019-02-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69Y7
Units Affected:
2
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, an incorrect driver-front airbag may have been installed during a past service/repair visit. As the airbag was not designed to be used in the vehicle, it may not work correctly.
Safety Risk:
In a crash with an airbag deployment, the airbag may not work correctly. This could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the driver-front airbag replaced with the correct part.
Recall number
2018-717
Recall date
2018-12-19
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42J2 / 42J3
Units Affected:
1,755
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could result in damage to a rear tire, resulting in rapid air loss and/or tire failure, which could affect vehicle control. Additionally, a broken coil spring could create a road hazard for other motorists. Both of these conditions may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace both of the rear axle coil springs. If a broken coil spring is found, the rear tires should be inspected for damage and replaced as required.
Recall number
2018-644
Recall date
2018-11-21
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
90L3 / 90L4
Units Affected:
15,853
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming, the vehicle may fail to provide an audible warning when a driver opens their door after turning off the ignition, and the key is left in the ignition switch. This could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Recall number
2018-534
Recall date
2018-09-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
94L1
Units Affected:
391
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The right (passenger side) headlamp may not be positioned correctly, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This may reduce the night time visibility for the driver, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the right (passenger side) headlamp.
Recall number
2018-316
Recall date
2018-06-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69X3
Units Affected:
368
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator.
Recall number
2017-455
Recall date
2017-09-20
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
80C4
Units Affected:
534
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the factory installed block heater could overheat during use, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a new block heater.
Recall number
2016-629
Recall date
2016-12-14
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
45F2 / 45F5
Units Affected:
12,205
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a fault within the antilock brake system (ABS) may cause the module to fail during ABS and/or electronic stability control (ESC) activation. This will cause warning lights for ABS, brake and the ESC systems to illuminate. If this happens, the brake system related vehicle stabilizing functions (ABS/ESC) may not be available, increasing the risk of a loss of vehicle control and could lead to a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will update the ABS control module with improved diagnostic capability to detect insufficient PCU ground connection. ABS modules with insufficient ground connections will be replaced.
Recall number
2015-504
Recall date
2015-10-23
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23R1
Units Affected:
17,240
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the camshaft lobe which actuates the vacuum pump may fail, causing the pump to fail to deliver further vacuum supply to the brake booster, potentially increasing stopping distances. This would also result in a reduction in available engine power. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Note: This issue would result in the Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminating. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software.
Recall number
2015-445
Recall date
2015-10-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69L6
Units Affected:
356
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an electro-magnetic coil inside the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module was manufactured with improper insulation between the coil layer. This could result in the failure of the PODS control module, or misclassification of the front passenger seat occupant, which could prevent proper passenger airbag deployment during a crash where deployment is warranted, potentially increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the PODS control module. Note: Should this occur, vehicle occupants would be alerted of a problem by the airbag monitoring light illuminating or by a false indication of the Passenger Airbag OFF indicator.
Recall number
2015-344
Recall date
2015-07-31
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
69L2
Units Affected:
41,308
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the guide loops are dragged out of position, they may apply tension to the internal flat cable and cause it to tear. Should the cable tear, the electrical connection to the driver's front airbag may be lost, causing the airbag monitoring indicator light to illuminate. Failure of the driver's airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will install a cover of a different design to help prevent clock spring contamination caused by hair or other fibers. In instances where the vehicle has an airbag light on (and diagnosis confirms the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement), dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring.
Recall number
2014-575
Recall date
2014-12-17
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24BL
Units Affected:
2,708
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment during engine operation. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel rail.
Recall number
2014-562
Recall date
2014-12-11
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
57F6
Units Affected:
9,843
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The software within the control module of the halogen headlights can allow the low beam headlights to turn off when the high beam headlights are activated, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. Reduced lighting at the front of the vehicle can affect the driver's vision, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software of the control module.
Recall number
2014-469
Recall date
2014-10-22
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72F1
Units Affected:
119
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with manual front seatback recliners, the retaining bracket may have been improperly assembled and may not engage correctly. This could cause the seatback to shift fore and/or aft with minimal effort. Should this movement occur unexpectedly with the driver's seatback, it could startle the driver and lead to a crash. In a crash, if the movement occurs on either seat, this could increase the risk of personal injury to the driver and/or front passenger occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner retaining bracket, and if found out of specification, it will be corrected.
Recall number
2014-464
Recall date
2014-10-20
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
42G8
Units Affected:
87,887
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the rear axle trailing arms are damaged in a rear or side-rear impact crash and a repair facility does not correctly diagnose or replace damaged rear axle components, rear trailing arm durability could be reduced, which could result in a sudden fracture of the trailing arm. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on both rear axle trailing arms. The inlay is designed to help prevent the sudden loss of vehicle control should a rear axle trailing arm fracture occur if undiagnosed/unrepaired damage exists from a previous rear or side-rear impact/crash.
Recall number
2014-136
Recall date
2014-04-16
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
38B9/9V
Units Affected:
1,917
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines and torque-converter (non-DSG) automatic transmissions, out of specification transmission cooler sealing O-rings may allow transmission fluid to leak in proximity to hot surfaces. This could increase the risk of a fire, potentially causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace affected O-rings.
Recall number
2014-069
Recall date
2014-03-05
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97AM/3V
Units Affected:
19,349
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a fuse can overheat and damage the fuse box, causing a partial loss of exterior vehicle lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a fuse of an updated design.
Recall number
2014-068
Recall date
2014-03-05
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
TBDX/6V
Units Affected:
19,024
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed block heater, the block heater could overheat while in use. This could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater. Owners are advised to stop using the block heater in the interim.
Recall number
2013-404
Recall date
2013-11-13
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
34F6/4V
Units Affected:
318
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain hybrid models equipped with direct-shift gearboxes, corrosion can occur inside the gearbox due to incompatible gearbox lubricant additives, causing electrical shorts and blowing gearbox fuses. This could result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing gearbox lubricant with an updated formulation.
Recall number
2012-108
Recall date
2012-03-23
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97X8/W1
Units Affected:
618
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain Jetta GLI vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. These vehicles were inadvertently equipped with a Daytime Running Light (DRL) system that can be deactivated. A loss of DRL illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians during daylight hours, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module.
Recall number
2011-355
Recall date
2011-10-03
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23J9/V5, 23J8/K5
Units Affected:
41,078
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TDI diesel engine, the fuel injection lines could crack. Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install vibration dampers on all four fuel injection lines. Additionally, on some vehicles (depending on the date of manufacture) the #2 fuel injection line will be replaced.
Recall number
2011-331
Recall date
2011-09-08
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
26G9/V4
Units Affected:
766
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, stainless steel exhaust tips (part number 1K0 071 910 U), sold as over-the-counter accessories, can extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. Contact with warm exhaust tips could result in burn injuries. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the exhaust tips with updated versions.
Recall number
2011-132
Recall date
2011-03-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
97V3/U9
Units Affected:
19,496
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the converter box is protected by the same fuse as the horn and the anti-theft alarm system. If the fuse is blown, the converter box would be disconnected from the power supply which, in turn, shuts off applications such as the engine management system, lighting system, and wipers. Should this occur while the vehicle is being driven, the engine would stall and the headlamps and wipers would turn off unexpectedly. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. As well, loss of headlamp illumination and windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, or during hours of darkness, could compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users. Correction: Dealers will separate the wiring for the horn and the theft protection horn from the power supply of the converter box, and route the wires to separate fuses.
Recall number
2010-444
Recall date
2010-12-10
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
20I4/U1
Units Affected:
30,255
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. If chafing occurs fuel leakage could develop which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. In addition, as a preventive measure, the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir will be removed.
Recall number
2009-249
Recall date
2009-08-20
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
37E3/S7, 37E5/J7
Units Affected:
3,467
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Audi A3, TT, TT Roadster, and Volkswagen EOS, Golf wagon, GTI, Jetta and Jetta wagon equipped with a Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG), the wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the DSG may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped during assembly. As such, the temperature sensor could falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to the Neutral position. A loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software..
Recall number
2009-141
Recall date
2009-05-14
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
40J2/S4
Units Affected:
2,388
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, driveshaft cover plate screws may not have been torqued properly during vehicle assembly. Should they loosen, a knocking sound may be heard while the vehicle is in motion. In the worst case, the driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox. If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage to the gearbox housing. A damaged gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driveshaft screws.
Recall number
2007-306
Recall date
2007-09-18
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Q8
Units Affected:
52,475
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment. 1). The required cap designed to disable the headlamp horizontal aim may not have been installed during vehicle assembly. 2). A cap may have been inadvertently installed to disable the vertical aiming screw. 3). An adjustment mechanism allows aiming of the low beam relative to the high beam. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Recall number
2007-210
Recall date
2007-06-22
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N8
Units Affected:
2,707
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line. If this happens, the chaffing could cause a fuel leak over time. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. As a preventative measure, dealers will also remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Recall number
2006-122
Recall date
2006-05-24
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N4
Units Affected:
244,526
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version. This action includes vehicles previously affected by Transport Canada recall 03-184 and 04-075. The switch installed during this prior repair may not function properly. Note: parts available December 2006.
Recall number
2005-192
Recall date
2005-06-29
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
M1
Units Affected:
5,379
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the subject fuel supply line clamp.
Recall number
2005-012
Recall date
2005-01-19
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
VV, VZ
Units Affected:
108,501
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles equipped with the comfort seats option may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the seat heater switch is also "ON". If this happened, the seated occupant may experience excessive heat in this location. The heating mat could damage, or melt a small hole in the seat. If this were to occur, an electrical/melting smell or small amount of smoke would be noticeable. In some cases, the small hole in the seat could damage the seated occupant's clothing. In rare instances, this could lead to a minor or superficial skin injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the driver's seat heater by installing an electrical repair kit and will install a new passenger side seat heater switch.
Recall number
2004-436
Recall date
2004-12-13
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
VX
Units Affected:
80,752
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher-wattage turn signal bulbs. The subject vehicles utilize a 27-watt turn signal bulb, instead of the 21-watt bulb used in other VW vehicles, which results in substantially higher current draw through the hazard switch relay. This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function. Correction: Dealers will replace the hazard switch relay.
Recall number
2004-435
Recall date
2004-12-13
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
VY
Units Affected:
8,072
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners may yield due to repeated cyclic loading and allow diesel fuel to escape from the high-pressure pump. Diesel fuel in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Additionally, due to the quantity of fuel that may be released, there is a crash risk posed to vehicles traveling behind the subject vehicle. Correction: Dealers will install a replacement diesel pump kit.
Recall number
2004-075
Recall date
2004-02-27
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
1999 2000 2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
WX
Units Affected:
65,548
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicle, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switch.
Recall number
2002-028
Recall date
2002-02-15
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
WJ
Units Affected:
18,615
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain passenger vehicles short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). This can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the ABS control unit.
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