Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 recalls, 160 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
160
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V648000
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, allowin...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
16V403000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016,...
15V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Spor...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I tried to stop my car and the brake pedal went completely to the floor and did not stop at all. The... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In the past I owned a 2017 jetta, which I sold approximately one year ago. It had a 1.4 liter turbo ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car was great for first 100000 miles. Then it was not. While driving in heavy traffic on a three lan... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel fire hazard. Safety Recall 24Gi performed 5-11-21 @ 67k miles. 4 years and 60k miles later, fue... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Key Ignition malfunction |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 15V705000 16V403000 20V648000 20E064000 19V615000 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | When I drive, the trunk pops open. Forward or reverse. No problems found with wiring in trunk or do... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | ENGINE | My camshaft sensors went bad at 77k miles had it towed to auto repair. Auto shop said my timing tens... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought the car brand new in 2016 had the oil changed on its scheduled maintenance and at 77000 mil... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle begins to shudder and slow with no response to attempts to accelerate and eventually stop co... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LINE TO FUEL FILTER CAME LOOSE/DISCONNECTED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK INSIDE MY ATTACHED. GARAGE CAUS... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MP... |
| May 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The transmission failed due to mechatronics failure without warning |
| Apr 17, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel rail bolts loosened, causing damage to the fuel rail, as well as fuel injector seals, resulting... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When driving the car, it will randomly stall, lose power or not accelerate. Sometimes the EPC light ... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | When driving above 45 mph, at time the EPC light will pop up on the dash and power will be slightly ... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Had an accident in Dec where passenger side was hit in the center. The center rail that connects 2 d... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Even after having the fuel system replaced due to recall, I’m still smelling gas inside of my car. M... |