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2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Brakes
21Other
15Electrical
11Airbags
4Steering
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERShifting vehicle into reverse, turns of back up camera, then shifting into drive camera remains on f...
Jan 31, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDriver door lock actuator motier lock sticking not opening from outside have to open from inside han...
Nov 13, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBackup camera has been having problems with blacking out or not working upon activation. I informed ...
Aug 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESAs you park the car the EPB faulty parking brake engages without being told to engage
Jul 24, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen I started my car a light came on saying “check starter system” and I turned the car off and the...
Mar 20, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEWhat system component failed or malfunctioned? Is it available for inspection upon request? The car ...
Jan 27, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSince January of 2024, I been having issues with this vehicle. Check engine light came on after 3 d...
Jul 8, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFront passenger door latch/actuator failed and door will not lock with inside door lock, key fob, or...
Jan 11, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEBad bearing in left front wheel. Radio shuts down anytime even when reverse camera is active. Front ...
Oct 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe car would not turn on while using the start/stop feature on three different occasions. Once at a...
Mar 16, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREWhen I started the car an alert came on the said the door there was a driver door contact switch err...

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