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US recalls (2)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft
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 ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Owner complaints (32)
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta (1 crashes reported). Among 43 model years of this model, it ranks #30 for the most complaints (median 160).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Volkswagen Jetta version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Jetta 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Jetta 1.4 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Jetta 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Jetta 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-29.