13 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2013 Jetta.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not contacted the dealership. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that when they attempt to remove the key out the ignition switch they would have to aggressively the key before it is released. The contact stated that they would have to do so in order to start or off the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Gl.
Ignition switch malfunction. Vehicle won't turn off, key cannot be removed.
Ignition switch gets stuck in on position, can't turn car off.
Cannot turn on my car. The ignition switch will not torment.
2013 vw Jetta, 2. 5 engine, at, approx 16,900 miles. On may 8, 2018, during a right hand turn, the vehicle stopped running in the middle of a busy intersection near oakwood hills shopping mall, eau claire WI. The loss of engine power caused loss of power steering. The vehicle was stranded in intersection. Aaa was called. Vehicle was able to be re-started and cleared from intersection before aaa arrived. It was driven home. On may 9, 2018, the vehicle bucked and lost power during a right hand turn at mall drive and highway 93 eau claire. Wi. Dtc's checked with none found. I suspect a bad relay or ignition switch.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. After inserting the key in the ignition switch, the key was stuck and failed to exit the switch. The vehicle was taken to brandon Volkswagen (9816 e adamo dr, tampa, FL 33619) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine. " when car is parked anywhere key usually won't turn to start car, eventually does, but sometimes the key will not turn to shut the car off, so it stays running till the key decides it wants to come out or run out of gas after saving for years, bought this car for our daughter, afraid to drive anywhere. May get stuck somewhere where key will not turn to start car. If a car does not turn off or start, this is a safety concern. I have only had the car less than 2 weeks and notice it is getting harder and harder to turn the key on or off. Many complaints regarding the same issue, which appears to be the ignition switch lock. Volkswagen should recall these cars for faulty ignition switches. Thank you - susan paul.
Key stuck in ignition! the key keeps getting stuck in on position in the ignition switch after coming to a stop. An excessive amount of wiggling, turning, pulling or jerking will eventually move the key to the off position. Sometimes it take up to 20 minutes by a strong person to accomplish this task. Although this car is out of warranty however this is a known issue and vw is aware of this issue. However vw USA has refused to recall nor pay towards the repair cost which has been quoted at $800 by the dealership.
Ignition switch gets stuck both when starting and while stopping, had to let my car run for hours before I had to wiggle out the key, dont think this will work for long.
Ignition key will not turn car off. Only way to shut it off with force applied to the key. . . Went to dealer thought it was the key , but other key did same thing. Ignition switch may be faulty.
When I try to turn off my car the key gets stuck in the ignition switch. This has been happening for months. As many people that ice seen with this issue this needs to be a recall or buy baking the vehicles.
Ignition switch will not release the key can not turn off engine( three times the weekend of 6 11 2016).
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated after numerous attempts, the ignition switch was able to release. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition switch cylinder was cleaned and lubricated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,500.