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2018 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the other or unspecified (26% of complaints). It is 25th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 26%Strap fp. 6h0-867-749 the yellow strap is risking driver or occupants of a homicide from assailants or assailant because of crime of opportunity from strangulations. The space saver tire changing spacing in kit is not being utilized for a full size tire while in distress while awaiting or changing flatten tire on…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact's mother owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her mother's vehicle had failed to start up with an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, her mother discovered that an unknown fluid had leaked from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer…
Air bags
6 complaints · 19%Sometimes I leave my cell phone on the passenger seat and the warning bell chimes. If I remove my cell phone from the passenger seat, the warning stops or if I do lock the seatbelt, it will also stop the warning. It seems like the part that checks if a passenger is sitting in the seat is malfunctioning. This does not…
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 55mph. The contact depressed on the brake pedal and the pedal was not functioning, the contact struck a guardrail and the vehicle come to a stop. The contact stated that no one was injured and no one seeked medical attention. Contact stated…
Transmission
5 complaints · 16%After reversing and then stopping and shifting from reverse to drive the transmission pops in to gear. Also vehicle radio turns on and off at random times having to restart while in motion.
At about 40,000 miles- car would not move in drive position. Dash code: ESC. Luckily, 2018 Jetta still under warranty and the transmission was replaced under warranty
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%After reversing and then stopping and shifting from reverse to drive the transmission pops in to gear. Also vehicle radio turns on and off at random times having to restart while in motion.
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The contact shifted in neutral and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact had to push the vehicle to the side of the road and made several attempts to start the vehicle.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 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."
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 2018 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); fuel system (8 complaints); air bags (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 2 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 2018 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 25th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 31 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.