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2018 Volkswagen Jetta
2 recall campaigns and 2 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta; the recalls concern fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
The component named most often is air bags: 333.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 27.2 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 67.6 per 1,000 for the Volkswagen Jetta line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 181.9 complaints per model year across the 45 Volkswagen Jetta model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2019 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 18 Mar 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 24Gi).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 37M2); components: electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module; steering:column locking:anti-theft device.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Jetta line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 333.3 | 67.6 | 27.2 |
| Seat Belts | 333.3 | 15 | 14.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 333.3 | 38.5 | 123.9 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 333.3 | 67.6 | 27.2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 333.3 | 15 | 14.4 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 333.3 | 38.5 | 123.9 |
2 unique complaints, 3 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 930,000 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | 933,225 |
| 1982 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 930,000 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 105,000 |
| 1984 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 105,000 |
| 1985 | 3 | 13 | 938,020 |
| 1986 | 2 | 14 | 928,520 |
| 1987 | 3 | 18 | 936,520 |
| 1988 | 7 | 19 | 1,096,384 |
| 1989 | 4 | 28 | 1,092,000 |
| 1990 | 5 | 22 | 1,095,225 |
| 1991 | 5 | 31 | 447,665 |
| 1992 | 2 | 30 | 370,650 |
| 1993 | 4 | 17 | 529,000 |
| 1994 | 5 | 117 | 530,100 |
| 1995 | 4 | 220 | 529,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | 174 | 238,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | 141 | 487,284 |
| 1998 | 2 | 191 | 497,095 |
| 1999 | 6 | 349 | 1,623,805 |
| 2000 | 4 | 436 | 1,766,326 |
| 2001 | 6 | 666 | 2,823,326 |
| 2002 | 5 | 701 | 2,490,376 |
| 2003 | 2 | 450 | 1,004,564 |
| 2004 | 2 | 228 | 1,021,284 |
| 2005 | 4 | 233 | 1,400,867 |
| 2006 | 4 | 560 | 652,730 |
| 2007 | 4 | 183 | 593,943 |
| 2008 | 4 | 163 | 593,943 |
| 2009 | 6 | 792 | 573,901 |
| 2010 | 4 | 784 | 548,194 |
| 2011 | 7 | 488 | 1,806,643 |
| 2012 | 5 | 388 | 1,705,306 |
| 2013 | 4 | 289 | 1,537,031 |
| 2014 | 4 | 201 | 1,165,962 |
| 2015 | 7 | 86 | 842,058 |
| 2016 | 4 | 45 | 989,141 |
| 2017 | 6 | 31 | 902,895 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 897,219 |
| 2019 | 11 | 74 | 756,044 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 625,595 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 75,575 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43,091 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 123,488 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 48,165 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Volkswagen Jetta model years · Volkswagen: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V648000, was reported to NHTSA on 21 Oct 2020 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail. Across all model years the Volkswagen Jetta line has 79 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta complain about most?
Air Bags: 1 of 3 component mentions (333.3 per 1,000). Next is seat belts with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.