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2021 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the brakes (38% of complaints). It is 20th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2021 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Brakes
26 complaints · 38%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while reversing, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the rear brakes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer stated that the rear…
Electrical
13 complaints · 19%Driver assistance
13 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the cruise control intermittently deactivated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take…
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact observed that the blind spot monitor and the lane keep assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a second failure to the system. The contact had previously taken the…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 16%Fuel system
9 complaints · 13%Air bags
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: air bag/restraint control module.
Engine
5 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Equipment: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 16, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91dv.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 golf gti, jetta gli, jetta nf, arteon fl, tiguan lwb, 2022 taos, jetta pa, tiguan pa, 2021-2022 atlas cross sport, and atlas fl vehicles. The manufacturing process of the emmc memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 28, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69ck.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 jetta and jetta gli vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began february 18, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72l6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen tiguan long wheelbase and jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91bb/91bc.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (26 complaints); electrical (13 complaints); driver assistance (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2022 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 20th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 69 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.