Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS UNIT COMPLETE was malfunctioning per volkswagen's inspection. When this malfunctions it can lead... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal w... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | AS I BRAKED FOR A STOP SIGN IN MY TOWN, THE CAR BEHAVED AS IF ON ICE OR SNOW, IT WASN'T. THE LIGHT ... |
| Oct 3, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHENEVER DRIVING IN RAIN BREAKS GIVE OUT AND FEELS BUMPY. TODAY I WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND I STARTE... |
| Sep 19, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY CITY STREET, GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. I NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS STO... |
| Aug 9, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD I REALIZED DEAD ENDED, I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY MY BRAKES AT WHICH TIME TH... |