2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
1 recalls — 47 complaints — 1,410 TSBs
16V078000 Feb 10, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are av... Read more
Complaint Statistics
47 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 7 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
I was driving home at around midnight on the interstate, when my radio stopped working and digital dash screen just turned off. The radio screen said something like network communication lost (I was going 75 so I couldn’t completely read what it said), and the dash where my tachometer and speed us... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 4, 2025
Incident date: Jan 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact state... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 4, 2025
Incident date: Jan 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle lost power in the middle of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The low oil pressure and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 19, 2024
Incident date: Sep 6, 2023
The vehicle hesitates off a full stop such as at a red light. The automatic start stop feature is turned off manually, but car hesitates off the stop creating an unsafe condition if making a left turn where there is no left traffic arrow turn signal and cars are coming in the opposite direction or w... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 19, 2024
Incident date: Sep 17, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the de... Read more
STEERING
Apr 2, 2024
Incident date: Jan 3, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated that the steering wheel was increasingly wobbly and was pulling 3-4 inches to the right or to the left, and the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rac... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 20, 2023
Incident date: Nov 27, 2023
The gps in the vehicle navigation shows an inaccurate location of the vehicle, which causes problems for adaptive cruise, and vehicle safety notifications on the dash. Incorrect speed limit indicators occur as a result, and vehicle navigation is rendered useless. It looks ridiculous to all passenger... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 16, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
No warning lights ever came on. We took the vehicle to the KIA dealer because the fan stayed on when we shut off the engine and the heat stopped working. The KIA dealer said the vehicle needs a new engine due to head gasket leakage. This vehicle clearly has a major engine defect that could cause th... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Nov 16, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
My 2023 Honda hrv was parked. The weather was clear, sunny and around 50 degrees. I entered my vehicle and closed the door. The rear window shattered out of nowhere. The car was not turned on. The automatic start was not used. The car was off and parked. Nothing hit the car. All I did was c... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 16, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2023
Walked out to the garage where the vehicle had been shut off for a number of minutes to conduct another day’s personal investigation (can’t leave it outside when it rains unfortunately - moonroof leaks). This time: exterior lights on & found the interior lights in what looked to be an odd cyclin... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 8, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
When trying to accelerate at a light turning left while on coming traffic is coming tries to accelerate and car didn’t want to move. Took foot off the gas and didn’t again. The car finally moved if not there is a potential accident. Also went up a street on hill. Turned right and stop sign rig... Read more
STEERING
Nov 2, 2023
Incident date: Jul 7, 2023
This issue happened immediately after buying the car. When I turn the steering wheel it makes a clicking sound. I brought it into Honda and they replaced a belt but the issue starting again within the hour. When I brought it back in I was told that they were able to find one video in the Honda se... Read more
STEERING
Nov 2, 2023
Incident date: Jul 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle before the vehicle returned to normal functionality. Upon arriving to his destination and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle failed t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2023
Incident date: Sep 17, 2023
Rear view camera glitches on occasion. When it does, I receive a solid blue screen or the video image is dark and distorted with red and green pixelation.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 3, 2023
Incident date: Sep 17, 2023
I purchased this vehicle used several years ago. I recently took it in for an oil change and my mechanic advised me that the underside was rusting out. There was a recall for this issue but it has expired and Toyota has refused to do anything.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 12, 2023
Incident date: Mar 30, 2023
Please read! This is the 10th occurrence of this issue, and second time posting here as a safety issue. I hope no one else experiences this.The issue still cant be diagnosed, so trying for another time. Last time they had the Pacifica for over 7 weeks! As per previous complaint on Jan 6, 2023 with ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2022
Incident date: Dec 13, 2022
Loss of sudden fuel pressure, Loss of Acceleration,Car shut off while driving.Car would not start again Vehicle unsafe to drive.Check engine light on Glow plug light on.P0087 code low fuel pressure caused by Catastrophic fuel pump Failure Fuel pump fails on these Diesel vehicles requiring to have a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 20, 2022
Incident date: Dec 13, 2022
Fuel pressure Malfunction Vw poorly designed the fuel pump When the fuel pump goes out it Shoots Metal shavings into the whole Fuel System Causing the car to lose Fuel Pressure and causing the car to Shut off.Had the Car towed into VW and they told me the whole fuel system hd to be repaired at my ex... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 28, 2022
Incident date: Sep 14, 2022
I received an "Error: Airbag" message on my car so I brought it to the dealership on 09/15/2022. According to Schmelz Volkswagen, it is the PODS Module (passenger occupancy detection system) and that VW no longer makes this part nor provides a way to fix it and there isn't anything they can do. I am... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Oct 15, 2021
According to the dealership my car has a broken clock spring switch in the steering wheel. This part is covered under an warranty extension issued in 2018. Without this switch all of the controls located in the steering wheel are inoperative. I have no driver side airbag and no horn, both of whic... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 9, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
This is on recall and on backorder. They are calling it an extended warranty? What is going on as I drive this car with no clock spring and a defective airbag? I was told by the dealer that the part is ordered and it is a recall. I paid for the diagnosis and this was supposed to be covered lat... Read more
STEERING
Jun 2, 2022
Incident date: Jun 2, 2022
While about to drive my vehicle to work which had been parked in my driveway for about 48 since the last drive made a horrible grinding noise in both drive and reverse moving a few feet. I immediately put the vehicle in park to find the rear driver side suspension collapsed and the tire was pressed ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 2, 2022
Incident date: Jun 2, 2022
While about to drive my vehicle to work which had been parked in my driveway for about 48 since the last drive made a horrible grinding noise in both drive and reverse moving a few feet. I immediately put the vehicle in park to find the rear driver side suspension collapsed and the tire was pressed ... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 2, 2022
Incident date: Jun 2, 2022
While about to drive my vehicle to work which had been parked in my driveway for about 48 since the last drive made a horrible grinding noise in both drive and reverse moving a few feet. I immediately put the vehicle in park to find the rear driver side suspension collapsed and the tire was pressed ... Read more
STEERING
Mar 24, 2022
Incident date: Mar 7, 2022
clock spring / clock part: 5k0953569al Air Bag light is on... steering click.... dealer says parts are nowhere to be found as there are over 5000 back orders right now.. I am not a rich person... what do we do? I am afraid to drive it.
AIR BAGS
Mar 24, 2022
Incident date: Mar 7, 2022
clock spring / clock part: 5k0953569al Air Bag light is on... steering click.... dealer says parts are nowhere to be found as there are over 5000 back orders right now.. I am not a rich person... what do we do? I am afraid to drive it.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 29, 2021
Incident date: Jun 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel tank coupler located between the fuel tank and exhaust pipe had failed to cause the fu... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
BRAKE SOMETIMES NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON LOW SPEED LESS THAN 20 M/H. I FEEL THE FRONT BRAKE IS NOT WORKING SOMETIMES. I VISIT THE CAR REPAIR CENTER AND THEY SAID IT IS FINE. BUT I READ THE SAME ISSUE ON THE INTERNET FORUM. THEY HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE OIL OR MASTER CYLINDER OR BRAK... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 13, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
RAIN GUTTERS INEFFECTIVE CAUSING FLOODING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION
Sep 1, 2020
Incident date: Aug 25, 2020
HEARD STRANGE NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. FOUND PASSENGER REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. UPON FURTHER REVIEW THE SHOP ALSO FOUND THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT SPRING WAS BROKEN. MINIMAL CORROSION WAS PRESENT ON THE COILS AND THE CAR ONLY HAS ~50,000 MILES.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS ABOUT 80,000 MILES AND THERE IS A VERY LOUD SOUND COMING FROM THE DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL WHEN IDLING, BOTH WHEN PARKED OR IN DRIVE. THIS SEEMS PREMATURE FOR THIS TRANSMISSION. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Dec 3, 2018
DEAR SIRS; THE WASHINGTON STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ADVISED THAT I CONTACT YOU IN REGARDS TO VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA 2.0-LITER CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT MY CLAIM MADE DURING THE RECALL WAS ACCEPTED THEN LATER DENIED. I NOW HAVE NO INCENTIVE TO HAVE THE CAR MODIFIED TO CONFORM WITH THE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 16, 2020
Incident date: Jan 14, 2020
THE LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2019
Incident date: Nov 12, 2019
ON A COLD MORNING, I STARTED MY CAR BY TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THEN LOCKED THE DOORS MANUALLY FROM THE EXTERIOR WITH ANOTHER KEY, IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM UP AND DEFROST BEFORE THE COMMUTE TO WORK. WHEN I RETURNED 10 MINUTES LATER, THE CAR WAS EMITTING GRAY SMOKE FROM THE HOOD, AN... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 5, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WARM OR COLD ENGINE. LIGHT THROTTLE USE SIMILAR TO IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ANY GEAR (IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AROUND 10-40 MPH STEADY SPEED AND WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM ACCELERATION TO COAST TO ACCELERATION, AND OCCASIONALLY UNDER HARD ACCELERATION CAR SEEMS TO "HICCUP" OR LOSE POWER AN... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 5, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WARM OR COLD ENGINE. LIGHT THROTTLE USE SIMILAR TO IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ANY GEAR (IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AROUND 10-40 MPH STEADY SPEED AND WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM ACCELERATION TO COAST TO ACCELERATION, AND OCCASIONALLY UNDER HARD ACCELERATION CAR SEEMS TO "HICCUP" OR LOSE POWER AN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 5, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WARM OR COLD ENGINE. LIGHT THROTTLE USE SIMILAR TO IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ANY GEAR (IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AROUND 10-40 MPH STEADY SPEED AND WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM ACCELERATION TO COAST TO ACCELERATION, AND OCCASIONALLY UNDER HARD ACCELERATION CAR SEEMS TO "HICCUP" OR LOSE POWER AN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2019
Incident date: Aug 28, 2019
WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE CAR STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART ALTHOUGH STARTER ETC WERE WORKING FINE. AFTER GETTING IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY REPORTED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED LEAVING METAL THROUGH OUT MY FUEL SYSTEM, A PROBLEM THEY'VE SEEN WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL IN THE PAS... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 15, 2019
Incident date: Jan 14, 2019
ENGINE WON'T TURN OFF. CAR IS IN PARK, I TRY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, KEY COMES OUT BUT THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2019
Incident date: Jan 14, 2019
ENGINE WON'T TURN OFF. CAR IS IN PARK, I TRY TURNING THE ENGINE OFF TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, KEY COMES OUT BUT THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 18, 2017
Incident date: Jan 12, 2017
DSG TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT112,00 MILES
ENGINE
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 13, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE TO WORK IT STARTED TO DECELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY, LOSE POWER, AND STUMBLE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GLOW PLUG LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AT A REDUCED HIGHWAY SPEED FOR A SHORT DISTANCE TO A PARK AND RIDE TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CAR WAS STUMBL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 19, 2016
Incident date: Sep 18, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Aug 30, 2016
MY WIFE AND HER MOTHER WERE OUT SHOPPING IN SAN DIEGO. THEY SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED ENGINE MALFUNCTION AND SUBSEQUENT STALL OF OUR 2013 JETTA TDI SPORTWAGON. THIS RESULTED IN OUR VEHICLE BLOCKING A TWO LANE BUSY BOULEVARD. THIS STREET IS A NO STOPPING ANYTIME ROADWAY CLEARLY MARKED WITH SIGNS. MY WIFE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2016
Incident date: Jul 31, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS LOW ON POWER AND THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS EXACT THING HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND LET IT SET FOR A FEW MINUTES AND IT RESTARTED AND RAN FINE. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO MAKE OUR WAY THROUGH TRAFFIC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 6, 2016
Incident date: May 17, 2016
THE SUN ROOF DRAIN TUBES SHRINK AND SEPARATE CAUSING A WATER LEAK INSIDE OF THE CAR AND CONTINUING DOWN THE "A" PILLAR. THERE ARE AIR BAGS LOCATED IN THE "A" PILLAR, AND THIS WATER MIGRATION, WILL OVER TIME, HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAGS. I KNOW OF THREE FRIENDS WITH JETTA SPORTWAG... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 25, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
FRONT SUNROOF GLASS (THE PORTION THAT MOVES WHEN THE GLASS IS OPENED) SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ~70MPH ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY IN MINIMAL TRAFFIC; CLEAR WEATHER, ROUGHLY 60 DEGREES F. I DID NOT PASS UNDER ANY OVERPASSES IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THIS EVENT. I NORMALLY LEAVE THE... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 12.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 37.0 | 32.0 | Diesel | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 39.0 | 32.0 | Diesel | $2,650 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
CO2 Emissions: 318.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
1,410 manufacturer communications from 769 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 159 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 141 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 136 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 129 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 72 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 70 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 37 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 36 |
V171905201285571
Apr 10, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V2118022025464_9
Mar 7, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frozen Charge Air Cooler, Engine no start updated to include Parts ordering notification.
V2118022025464_9
Mar 7, 2024
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Frozen Charge Air Cooler, Engine no start updated to include Parts ordering notification.
V171901201285570
Feb 22, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
V231707204111816
Dec 13, 2023
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel System and Repair
V231707204111816
Dec 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Diesel Fuel System and Repair
V231707204111816
Dec 13, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Diesel Fuel System and Repair
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V871810204370421
Nov 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
V171901201285567
Oct 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171905201285566
Sep 28, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V271901201189425
Sep 7, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
V0018092053065_4
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
V171901201285565
Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
TT 001601_6
Aug 3, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
V271503201607612
Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
V171901201285564
Jul 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V271901201189424
Jun 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V2719012011894_2
Jun 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V011812201460319
Jun 27, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
V371802203397511
Jun 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V001713203384619
Jun 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline fuel additive
V0116132033805_8
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
V3416022034406_6
Jun 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V3416022034406_6
Jun 15, 2023
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V171901201285562
May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V191701202254810
May 22, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
VWP-18-11
Apr 27, 2023
010000 STEERING
This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
V171901201285560
Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285559
Mar 21, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
V271902203397810
Mar 16, 2023
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Generator Replacement
V4016012043146_2
Feb 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Strut or Shock leak assessment.
VWP-23-01
Feb 6, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
V171901201285558
Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
TT 91 23 01
Jan 26, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
V171901201285557
Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V941901201152119
Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V171901201285556
Dec 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V271901201189422
Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
WLA-22-15
Nov 16, 2022
263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
ACC Calibration Process
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V171901201285555
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V171901201285554
Oct 18, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
VW_TDI_Buyback
Sep 28, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
V0017062033708_8
Sep 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
V171901201285553
Aug 30, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V3416022034406_5
Aug 25, 2022
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
CT_batt_charger
Aug 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285550
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171806201781317
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil consumption measurement.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V171901201285548
Jun 15, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285548
Jun 15, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V011615201481514
Jun 15, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
V0116132033805_6
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V3718022033975_8
Jun 14, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto Trans fluid requirements.
V001713203384615
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
V271901201189420
Jun 8, 2022
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V271901201189420
Jun 8, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V8720022061094_7
Jun 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
V171901201285547
Jun 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V171901201285547
Jun 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V8720022061094_5
Jun 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
TT 13 20 01_2
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil pressure priming.
TT 13 20 01_2
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine oil pressure priming.
V871812200556627
May 18, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
V011813203489822
May 16, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to MAF labor operation number.
V271901201189419
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
TT 15-22-01_2
May 12, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Camshaft Timing Faults after Cylinder Head Replacement. Updated to include additional models.
TT 27-10-02_4
May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
V011813203489821
May 3, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter.
V171901201285546
Apr 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN across all model years (2009–2014).
6
Total Recalls
234
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths