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2016 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has 16 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Other
37
Electrical
33
Powertrain
20
Engine
16
Brakes
14
Steering
11
Airbags
7
Fuel System
6
Speed Control
5
Tires
3

16

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 28, 2025ENGINEMy camshaft sensors went bad at 77k miles had it towed to auto repair. Auto shop said my timing tens...
Jan 20, 2025ENGINEI bought the car brand new in 2016 had the oil changed on its scheduled maintenance and at 77000 mil...
Jun 30, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MP...
Oct 9, 2023ENGINEThere is an issue with the amount of engine oil used. It is burned up at a rapid pace. This has caus...
Feb 4, 2022ENGINEWater pump and thermostat housing inspected and needing to be replaced according to inspection by Vo...
Nov 18, 2021ENGINEI got this vehicle at 36,000 miles and I have put 23,000 on it in one year. There have been no warni...
Jan 22, 2021ENGINEExcessive oil consumption over a short period of time - inspected by auto mechanic and VW dealer - n...
Oct 23, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWE HAVE A 2016 VW JETTA TSI 1.4L (EA211 ENGINE) WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AT APPROXIMATELY 98,000 ...
Oct 16, 2020ENGINETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THE ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTERS ARE STUCK IN THE OPEN OR...
Oct 14, 2020ENGINEVOLKSWAGON RELEASED RECALL NUMBER 24GI ON OCTOBER 14, 2020, THE SUMMARY OF WHICH STATES, "THE FUEL R...
Jun 18, 2020ENGINEI DRIVE A 2016 VW JETTA ,MY EPC LIGHT CAME ON.WHEN I MADE AN APPT WITH THE VW DEALER, THEY DID A DIA...
Oct 1, 2019ENGINESHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (USED AT AROUND 73K MILES) THE TURBO FAILED. I THOUGHT THAT WAS...
Jun 4, 2019ENGINEBEGINNING AT 60K MILES I REALIZED THAT MY JETTA SPORT 1.8L BEGAN TO CONSUME OIL AT A MUCH HIGHER RAT...
May 31, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE VEHICL...
Feb 13, 2018ENGINEWHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON CITY STREETS AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY BECOMES UNRESPON...
Sep 16, 2016ENGINENHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 16V4030000.VOLKSWAGON IA WARE OF RECALL

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