2009 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and complaints

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• 19V67900025 Sep 2019Unknown or Other
• 16V91300020 Dec 2016Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 11V4900003 Oct 2011Fuel System, Diesel
• 10V62100010 Dec 2010Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 09V33300020 Aug 2009Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 09V16400019 May 2009Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

1. 19V679000Received 25 Sep 2019. 113 units.

   Unknown or Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 01D7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2019.

2. 16V913000Received 20 Dec 2016. 135,683 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 45F2/45F5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Feb 2017.

3. 11V490000Received 3 Oct 2011. 168,275 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and RPM conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

   Report filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2011.

4. 10V621000Received 10 Dec 2010. 228,236 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. The jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. The new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. Additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

   Report filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 20I4/U1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jan 2011.

5. 09V333000Received 20 Aug 2009. 16,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 passenger cars manufactured between september 2008 and august 2009. The wiring harness of a temperature sensor in the direct shift gearbox (dsg) may have connector wires that were insufficiently crimped. With insufficiently crimped connector wires, a temperature sensor has the potential to falsely detect a high gearbox oil temperature, causing the transmission to abruptly shift to neutral. If this happens, the selector lever position indicator within the instrument panel will flash. In addition, the "depress brake pedal" indicator light will be illuminated, alerting the driver to apply the brakes.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The abrupt shift to neutral could lead to a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen will reprogram the transmission control module with updated software free of charge. The recall began on october 20, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

   Report filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 37E3/S7 & 37E5/J7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 2009.

6. 09V164000Received 19 May 2009. 25,594 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion. The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage the gearbox housing. A damage gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

   Report filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 40J2/S4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2009.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
• All 2009 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 31.

Complaints that report a crash

31

Complaints that report a fire

8

Injuries in the complaints

17

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

6 Apr 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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2. 19813
3. 19821
4. 19831
5. 19841
6. 19853
7. 19862
8. 19873
9. 19887
10. 19894
11. 19905
12. 19915
13. 19922
14. 19934
15. 19945
16. 19954
17. 19961
18. 19971
19. 19982
20. 19996
21. 20004
22. 20016
23. 20025
24. 20032
25. 20042
26. 20054
27. 20064
28. 20074
29. 20084
30. 20096
31. 20104
32. 20117
33. 20125
34. 20134
35. 20144
36. 20157
37. 20164
38. 20176
39. 20182
40. 201911
41. 20206
42. 20214
43. 20221
44. 20230
45. 20240
46. 20252
47. 20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?

573,901 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Volkswagen Jetta have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 79 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Jetta, model years 1980 to 2026. 6 of them name the 2009 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta name most often?

Fuel System, Diesel: 195 of 1,275 component mentions, or 152.9 per 1,000. For all 2009 vehicles the figure is 3.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 5 that name this model year.