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2016 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

5Safety recalls
161Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Volkswagen Jetta owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine43Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Electrical System36Most reports between 20k and 60k miles
Unknown Or Other35Most reports between 20k and 60k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System28Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Service Brakes23Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Power Train22Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection SystemOct 2020 · Campaign 20V648000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsSep 2020 · Campaign 20E064000
  • Electrical System: IgnitionAug 2019 · Campaign 19V615000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection SystemJun 2016 · Campaign 16V403000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineOct 2015 · Campaign 15V705000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.