There have been 30 defect investigations conducted for the following Volkswagen Jetta model year vehicles.
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Electrical system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 24, 2015.
It was closed on Sep. 28, 2015.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Odi has received a total of 9 reports from consumers alleging steering wheel clock spring/steering column control module (sccm) failures in 2012 Volkswagen passat and cc models. The sccm is a module within the steering column that incorporates a spiral conductor (a ribbon cable) to electrically
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2010 Volkswagen CC,
the 2011 Volkswagen CC,
the 2012 Volkswagen CC,
the 2013 Volkswagen CC,
the 2014 Volkswagen CC,
the 2010 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2011 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2012 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2013 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2011 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2012 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2013 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2014 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2011 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2012 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2013 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2014 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid,
the 2010 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2012 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2013 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2014 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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Diesel fuel system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 2, 2011.
It was closed on Dec. 2, 2011.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
By letter dated October 3, 2011, Volkswagen group of America, inc. (vw) notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall to address a defect in approximately 168,275 model year (my) 2009-2012 Volkswagen jetta, jetta sportwagen, golf, and Audi
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2009 Audi A3,
the 2010 Audi A3,
the 2011 Audi A3,
the 2012 Audi A3,
the 2009 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2010 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2011 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2012 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Diesel fuel system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 26, 2010.
It was closed on Feb. 8, 2011.
The office of defects investigation (odi) and Volkswagen (vw) have received a total of 160 complaints and field reports alleging incidents of engine stall and/or loss of power that appear to be related to high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failures in certain model year (my) 2009 through 2010
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2010 Audi A3,
the 2010 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Manual transmission defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 17, 2009.
It was closed on Nov. 19, 2009.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
The subject vehicles are equipped with direct shift gearbox (dsg) transmissions, which feature a 6-speed automatic gearbox with two wet running clutches (dual clutch) in which the clutch mechanism and gear changes are electrohydraulically operated by a mechatronic control unit.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2009 Audi A3,
the 2010 Audi A3,
the 2009 Audi TT,
the 2010 Audi TT,
the 2008 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2009 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2008 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2009 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2008 Volkswagen R32.
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Brake lights switch defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 28, 2006.
It was closed on Aug. 7, 2006.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
By letters dated may 24, 2006 and August 4, 2006, Volkswagen (vw) notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no 06v-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 Volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 Volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle,
the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle,
the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle,
the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle,
the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle,
the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Ignition module defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 11, 2005.
It was closed on Dec. 8, 2005.
By letter received on June 24, 2005, mr. Ronald m. Strickland of raleigh, nc, submitted a petition requesting that the agency investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on model year (my) 2000-2003 Volkswagen jetta, golf and passat sedans.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2001 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2002 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2003 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2000 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2001 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2002 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
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Side window air bags defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 16, 2004.
It was closed on Apr. 1, 2005.
The subject vehicles are equipped with side-thorax and side-head curtain airbags to protect the front and rear outboard occupants in a side-impact crash. This investigation identified a total of 499 reports (482 owners reports and 17 warranty claims).
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2001 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2002 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2003 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2001 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2002 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2003 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta.
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This investigation was opened on Oct. 19, 2004.
It was closed on Dec. 16, 2004.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
This investigation was opened on October 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash. Some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2000 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2001 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2002 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2000 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2001 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2002 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Front seats assembly seat heater/cooler defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 30, 2004.
It was closed on Oct. 21, 2004.
This investigation concerns the electric seat heater installed in some my 2002-2003 Volkswagen (vw) jetta vehicles. Consumers allege that the seat heater may overheat, resulting in burn damage to the seat cover and to the driver's clothing and/or skin.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Brake lights switch defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 17, 2003.
It was closed on Mar. 1, 2004.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
The number of duplicates between odi and manufacturer failure reports cannot be determined due to missing and or inaccurate information. The injury noted above was minor. On February 26, 2004, Volkswagen of America, inc.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Front seats assembly seat heater/cooler defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 19, 2003.
It was closed on Mar. 30, 2004.
The subject vehicles are equipped with optional electrically heated driver and front passenger seats. Information received during pe03-052 disclosed a significant number of incidents of malfunctioning/overheating of the driver seat heater in the subject vehicles.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 28, 2000.
It was closed on Jan. 29, 2002.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1993 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1994 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1995 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1996 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1997 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1998 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1999 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
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Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 10, 2000.
It was closed on Dec. 28, 2000.
The office of defects investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models. The reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire. This investigation has been opened to further study this issue.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 1996 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 1999 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio,
the 1993 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1993 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1994 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1995 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1996 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1997 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1998 Volkswagen Passat,
the 1999 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
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Exterior lighting defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 10, 2000.
It was closed on Oct. 9, 2002.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
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Exterior lighting defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 2, 2000.
It was closed on Aug. 10, 2000.
Allege that while driving the lights ( and sometimes, wipers) fail. This failure increase the risk of a vehicle crash due to obscured vision.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
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Unknown or other defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 29, 1999.
It was closed on Feb. 8, 1999.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that a fire may occur in the passenger compartment near the base of the b-pillar
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Structure defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 1, 1998.
It was closed on Jul. 20, 1998.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that the hood fly-up while driving
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1996 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1995 Volkswagen GTI,
the 1996 Volkswagen GTI,
the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Structure defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 11, 1998.
It was closed on Jul. 1, 1998.
The petition alleges that the hood latch mounting bolts were missing on her 1995 vw gti, causing the hood to smash against the windshield.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1995 Volkswagen GTI,
the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Suspension defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 14, 1994.
It was closed on Dec. 30, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Structure defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 3, 1993.
It was closed on Sep. 17, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1991 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Structure defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 17, 1992.
It was closed on Mar. 3, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1991 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 3, 1992.
It was closed on Mar. 23, 1992.
Defective heater cores
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 9, 1991.
It was closed on Jun. 12, 1992.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet,
the 1987 Volkswagen FOX,
the 1988 Volkswagen FOX,
the 1989 Volkswagen FOX,
the 1990 Volkswagen FOX,
the 1985 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1986 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1987 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1988 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1989 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1990 Volkswagen Golf,
the 1985 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1988 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1989 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1985 Volkswagen Quantum,
the 1986 Volkswagen Quantum,
the 1987 Volkswagen Quantum,
the 1988 Volkswagen Quantum,
the 1989 Volkswagen Quantum,
the 1990 Volkswagen Quantum.
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Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 26, 1991.
It was closed on Dec. 9, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 14, 1991.
It was closed on Apr. 29, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 14, 1991.
It was closed on May. 31, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta.
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Diesel fuel system defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
The office of defects investigation (odi) and Volkswagen (vw) have received a total of 160 complaints and field reports alleging incidents of engine stall and/or loss of power that appear to be related to high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failures in certain model year (my) 2009 through 2010
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2010 Audi A3,
the 2011 Audi A3,
the 2012 Audi A3,
the 2009 Audi Q7,
the 2010 Audi Q7,
the 2011 Audi Q7,
the 2012 Audi Q7,
the 2010 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2011 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2012 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg,
the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg,
the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg,
the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
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Front air bags defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2010 Volkswagen CC,
the 2011 Volkswagen CC,
the 2012 Volkswagen CC,
the 2013 Volkswagen CC,
the 2014 Volkswagen CC,
the 2010 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2011 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2012 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2013 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2011 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2012 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2013 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2014 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2011 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2012 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2013 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2014 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2010 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2011 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2012 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2013 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2014 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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Front air bags defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2010 Volkswagen CC,
the 2011 Volkswagen CC,
the 2012 Volkswagen CC,
the 2013 Volkswagen CC,
the 2014 Volkswagen CC,
the 2010 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2011 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2012 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2013 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2014 Volkswagen EOS,
the 2010 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2011 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2012 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2013 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2014 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2010 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2011 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2012 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2013 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2014 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta,
the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen,
the 2010 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2011 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2012 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2013 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2014 Volkswagen Passat,
the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan,
the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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Engine defect investigations of Volkswagen Jetta vehicles
The office of defects investigation (odi) received a petition on 14 August 2019 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect of the manual transmissions in model year (my) 2019 gti, golf gti and jetta gli vehicles. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA. Gov under odi number 11245721.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 2019 Volkswagen Golf,
the 2019 Volkswagen GTI,
the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta.
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