Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 recalls, 462 complaints.
4
Recalls
462
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V406000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Va...
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
07V063000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLE...
07E023000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2023 | SEATS | Heated seat set on fire! Burned me pretty bad |
| Oct 25, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS BLOCKED INSIDE DOOR |
| Jan 21, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE... |
| Dec 12, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I CLOSED MY TRUNK ONE DAY AND NOW IT WILL NOT OPEN WITH FOB OR INSIDE DOOR LATCH OR THE KEY. |
| Sep 9, 2019 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE TIRES EXPLOTED UNDER 23PSI OR LESS. THE IGNITERS WENT OFF AND I LOST POWER STEERING ABILITY. I L... |
| Jul 28, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My jetta stalls without warning when the gas gauge is at a quarter of a tank or less. No engine chec... |
| Dec 15, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR WHILE IDLING WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE IS AROUND OR UNDER 1/4... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DRIVING HELLO ALL STATE ROUTE AFTER DARK AT 55 MI./H THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND THEN CAM... |
| Mar 20, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATE... |
| Jan 1, 2018 | SEATS | WHEN THE SEAT HEATER IS TURNED ON, THE SEAT CATCHES ON FIRE. WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE PICTURE THAT IS SM... |
| Aug 23, 2017 | SEATS | THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT WHILE IN USE. IT NO LONGER REGU... |
| Aug 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY CAR GOT HACKED MY CHARLIE MILLER AND CHRIS VALASEK WAS SEEN OVER AT MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE ON 4/29/2... |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE FUSE BOX ON TOP OF THE BATTERY MELTED DUE TO OVERHEATING FROM THE ALTERNATOR CABLE. NO EXCESSIVE... |
| May 30, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50... |
| Jan 15, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | WHEN I WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH THE HEATED SEAT OPTION TURNED TO A 5 (HIGH), WHILE THE ... |
| Jan 11, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HEATER IGNITED BURNING THROUGH SEAT TRIM AND BURNING DRIVER WHILE OPERATING VEHICL... |
| Jul 6, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | "TAKATA RECALL" BURNED FUSE BOX CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO GO BAD. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HAVING WORKED IN VW DEALERSHIPS MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING AT ONLY 130,000 MILES ON I... |
| Mar 4, 2016 | SEATS | DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER GETS VERY GOT. ON MARCH 4, 2016 AT 7:30AM NOTICED A BURNT SMELL AS I PARKED ... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND THE ENGINE IS COLD, BELOW 190F, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR, ALL OTH... |