Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While traveling at the posted speed limit and approaching a signalized intersection, I attempted to brake for stopped traffic ahead. The vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and the automatic emergency braking/forward collision mitigation system did not activate or provide any braking assistance.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with adaptive cruise control on, the vehicle inadvertently applied the brakes completely bringing the vehicle to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, after which the vehicle then shifted   Read details...

The Warnings problem

There is a known issue released by Volkswagen that certain model years of their vehicles are eligible for a limited extended warranty regarding the clock spring. In their release announcement vwp-18-11 on April 27, 2023, they specifically mentioned vehicle year model 2010 to 2022 qualifies for u37   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Volkswagen Jetta model year vehicles:



☘ Jetta Service Bulletins
⚑ Jetta Safety Recalls
☤ Jetta Defect Investigations