Volkswagen Jetta 2020 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2020 and 53 complaints filed by owners. It has 55% fewer complaints than the average Volkswagen Jetta from 2016–2025 (118 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2020

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 24V110000 · 2024-02-14

What happens

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 24V110000

Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 23V604000 · 2023-08-30

What happens

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.

Consequence

Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V604000

Tires
NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · 2022-10-31

What happens

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V815000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 21V492000 · 2021-06-30

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V492000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 20V505000 · 2020-08-26

What happens

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Consequence

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V505000

Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 20V359000 · 2020-06-17

What happens

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.

Consequence

If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V359000

Complaints from other owners

53 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

1 with a crash · 2 injuries

Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Jetta 2020

• Electrical system: 17 (32% of complaints)
• Engine: 12 (23% of complaints)
• Brakes: 7 (13% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 7 (13% of complaints)
• Fuel and propulsion: 5 (9% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Volkswagen Jetta 2020

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Volkswagen Jetta recalls by year

• 2016 : 4 recalls · 161 complaints
• 2017 : 6 recalls · 159 complaints
• 2018 : 2 recalls · 31 complaints
• 2019 : 11 recalls · 549 complaints
• 2020 : 6 recalls · 53 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 69 complaints
• 2022 : 1 recalls · 43 complaints
• 2023 : 0 recalls · 43 complaints
• 2024 : 0 recalls · 44 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 29 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta 2020 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2020. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Jetta 2020?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (17 of 53 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.