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2017 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the fuel system (26% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles). It is 19th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Fuel system
42 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
N80 emission failure, owned car three months purchased extended warranty and still under 60k yet dealer refuses the no emissions federal standard for this model and won't fix this issue. This model is covered 150,000k says federal regulation vw refuses this fix.
I was accelerating from a 40 MPH zone to a 65 MPH highway when the car began to sputter and then enter a limp mode. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road and could smell a strong odor of gas. I raised the hood to see an overwhelming amount of fuel spraying from the passenger side of the engine. The engine…
Engine
35 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA campaign: 20v648000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
Driving on the freeway at 65mph sudden loud noise and vehicle abruptly slowed to 30mph. Dealership determined there were excessive metal particles in oil pan. We had to replace the engine block. This car is a 2017 with 66,748 miles. We replaced the engine with a used one and paid $5306.33
Electrical
33 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, horn, ignition.
I was parked and suddenly my car did not want to start, no warning lights came on before experiencing this issue. After bringing it to the dealership according to them battery needs to be replaced again and it has been only about 2 years or less from last replacement. This issue clearly needs to be address immediately…
A random notice appears on the dash display, "driver assistance button is disabled". Then windshield wipers randomly activate, door locks click locked and unlocked, and cruise control disables all while driving. High beams no longer function and occasionally all electric display, radio sound, and lights go black while…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles.
Vehicle consistently pulling to right while driving at any speed on any surface street.. Increases at acceleration. Aligned x 4 in 2018, tires balanced, rotated, still same pull. Purchased 4 new michelin tires on 11/5/2018. Vehicle still pulls to right. Vehicle has been in and out of Volkswagen service department.…
I have identified a matter related to the rear view cam which merits attention. I contacted vw directly as well as my local dealership and neither felt that further action was warranted. Since this is clearly a safety issue it seemed that the next step would be contacting this agency. Because of a glitch in the rear…
Air bags
21 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 10-15 MPH in traffic on the freeway, another vehicle slammed on the brakes. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front bumper of the contact's vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report…
I just bought a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta gli a month ago, and the airbag light just illuminated this past friday, along with no steering wheel controls working, and no horn. I called the place where I purchased it from, and they pretty much said oh well. This is a safety concern, as it affects the airbag. Is there…
Transmission
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
Upon placing in reverse, the engine bogs down, lowering the front end of the vehicle and causes a bad vibration. Shifting into any other gear from reverse causes a hard jerking motion as if it has trouble releasing from reverse gear. This is worse upon just starting the vehicle, or starting and stopping for several…
Headed east on highway 50 in carson city, nv after having stopped at traffic light. Would not shift from 4th to 5th gear. Found clutch not working. Had to stop, turn engine off and move gear to 3rd. Started engine & drove home, having to turn ignition off and on at stops. Towed to volks dealership, reno, nv on12 nov…
Brakes
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
As I braked for a stop sign in my town, the car behaved as if on ice or snow, it wasn't. The light with the skidding car, the ABS light, and the airbag light came on. As I continued, it happened twice more on my way home.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal became difficult to depress and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no…
Steering
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
I just bought a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta gli a month ago, and the airbag light just illuminated this past friday, along with no steering wheel controls working, and no horn. I called the place where I purchased it from, and they pretty much said oh well. This is a safety concern, as it affects the airbag. Is there…
Vehicle consistently pulling to right while driving at any speed on any surface street.. Increases at acceleration. Aligned x 4 in 2018, tires balanced, rotated, still same pull. Purchased 4 new michelin tires on 11/5/2018. Vehicle still pulls to right. Vehicle has been in and out of Volkswagen service department.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began march 31, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24gi.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Electrical: control module
Risk: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "park."
Equipment: labels
Risk: The mismatched vins make the vehicle noncompliant with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners and has replaced the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on july 7, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 06a8.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have vehicle identification number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Equipment: labels
Risk: Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01b8
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Equipment: labels
Risk: Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01b9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Engine
Risk: If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began february 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10f4.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4l engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (42 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); engine (35 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (33 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 21, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 19th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 160 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.