Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 26 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
26
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET SPYDER HEADLIGHTS, PART NUMBE... |
| Nov 20, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLED OVER BY A POLICE ... |
| Nov 4, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD CONSIST... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA IS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH PART NUMBER 3B0 945 511 WHICH WAS THE SUBJ... |
| Feb 14, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I AM LEASING A 2006 VW JETTA SINCE JAN. 2006. EVER SINCE, PERIODICALLY ONE OF THE DAYLIGHT HEADLIGH... |
| Nov 1, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2006 VW JETTA RECALL ON HEADLAMP INSPECTION/MODIFICATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLAMPS ARE NOW... |
| Mar 4, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI ARE DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT I FE... |
| Dec 20, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I NOTICED HIGH BEAMS WERE VERY HIGH RIGHT AFTER I TOOK DELIVERY IN NOV. 2005. BECAUSE, AT THE TIME,... |
| Nov 25, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HIGH AND LOW HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT CAPABLE OF BEING ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCE... |
| Nov 10, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI CANNOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND I ... |
| Nov 7, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI ARE DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT I FE... |
| Nov 6, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REGISTERED PRIOR TO AN ACCIDENT: 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HEADLIGHT SYSTEM : THE LOW BEAMS AND THE HIG... |
| Nov 6, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI ARE DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT I FEEL IS EXTR... |
| Nov 5, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ON MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI ARE DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT I FE... |
| Oct 30, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | UNADJUSTABLE AIM OF HEADLIGHTS ON 2006 VW JETTA TDI. RIGHT AND LEFT LIGHTS ARE ADJUSTABLE SIDE-TO... |
| Oct 20, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON AFTER CAR IS SHUT OFF. *NM |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN LOW BEAMS ARE PROPERLY ADJUSTED THE HIGH BEAMS ARE TOO HIGH. SO... |
| Jul 17, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY VW DEALER TELLS ME THAT THE HIGH AND LOW HEADLIGHTS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED SEPARATELY ON MY 2006 JETT... |
| May 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REARVIEW MIRROR OVERADJUSTED... |
| May 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE HIGH BEAMS WERE OBSERVED... |