Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
6
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
05V305000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BE POSITIONED P...
04V586000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM TH...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,STRUCTURE | MY FUEL TANK EXPLODED ON MY 2005 JETTA WAGON TDI. I WAS FILLING THE TANK UP WITH DIESEL AND ALL OF ... |
| Jan 6, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE... |
| Dec 25, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ON THE NIGHT OF 25 DEC 2008 MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. THE VEHICLE WOULD ... |
| Dec 4, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | MY FUEL PUMP FAILED WITH NO WARNING, LEAVING MY WIFE STRANDED IN WINTER. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNI... |
| Jul 13, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON 7-13-05 CONCERNING THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP. A RECALL NU... |
| Jun 5, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ON THE 'NEW' 2005.5 JETTA TDI DIESEL VEHICLE, THE FUEL NOZLE INLET IS TOO SMALL TO USE A MOAJORITY O... |