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2018 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

3recalls
31complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other8 · 26%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 19%
  • Air Bags6 · 19%
  • Power Train5 · 16%
  • Electrical System3 · 10%
  • Engine2 · 6%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)2 · 6%
  • Chest Clip1 · 3%
  • Buckle1 · 3%
  • Harness1 · 3%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

My vehicle has an active, federally mandated safety recall for a fuel rail leak (recall 24gi / 20v648000), which is a documented fire hazard. the vehicle now has an active "epc" (electronic power control) dashboard light and a fuel odor. when i called my local authorized volkswagen dealership—southern team volkswagen at 6520 peters creek road in roanoke, va—to schedule the safety repair, the service department flat

Fuel/Propulsion System

Leaking gas. and charcoal canister problems. i’m not sure why this vehicle is not recalled but the vw gti is and same years as other vw models but not this one. there has to be a recall with this vin vehicle no one was harmed or injured yet since this problem is scary and leaks gas i am unable to drive car due to risk of fire and injury.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

I buckled my 2.5 year old daughter into her carseat and secured the magnetic chest clip. it very easily popped back open without pressing the buttons. i attempted to get it to securely close several times and with light pressure it opens back up. this is extremely unsafe as it would likely not stay clipped in a crash or a child could very easily open the chest clip. after a quick online search, it appears that severa

Power Train

My car made a loud banging noise and would not move even though engine was running. had towed and was told car needs new transmission i brought to another mechanic for second opinion and was told the same thing code p073300

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering JETTA, JETTA GLI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.