2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN

1 recalls — 46 complaints — 1,248 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
659,493 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN4
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
AIR BAGS3
STEERING3
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SUSPENSION May 13, 2026
Incident date: Apr 2, 2026
Purchased my 2014 Jetta TDI SportWagen DSG used with 60k miles in 2017 from a Subaru dealership. It was purchased at auction by the dealership as reported at auction known to be an unmodified dieselgate vehicle. The dealership performed the modifications to bring it into emissions compliance and s... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 22, 2024
Incident date: Aug 22, 2024
2019 Acura TLX 28k miles - was slowing pulling into a parking spot in a parking garage downtown San Diego. Suddenly the car had no brakes while pressing the brake pedal to the floor with no resistance from the brakes, the car start revving hard and accelerating very fast. I stopped by hitting a bric... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 25, 2024
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Auto Cruise Control feature failed to function properly. The contact stated that the Auto Cruise Control feature only operated as needed 35% of the time. Additionally, the contact stated that the La... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 21, 2023
Faulty airbag module. Error Code DTC-B0020-13. Requires replacement of the left front seat back assembly.
ENGINE Sep 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approx... Read more
STEERING Sep 22, 2023
Incident date: Sep 21, 2023
While driving on a major highway at approximately 65 mph, my car completely shut off. The steering wheel froze, all the lights on the dashboard started blinking and the car's engine completely shut down. The wheel locked as I was able to steer to the median. I got out of the car and another car b... Read more
Crash
STEERING Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
My vehicle steering has failed/is failing. While driving I had intermittent loss of power steering and a knocking noise when turning the wheel in any direction which has been confirmed by my local ford dealer. They have stated that the electric rack and pinion is the issue. I didn’t receive any ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
DRLs melted into the housing, seems like this is possibly caused by cowls that are not properly sealed allowing moisture into headlight assembly. This is obviously a fire hazard and will be a costly repair. I am not sure if vehicle insurance covers this but I doubt it.
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 29, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
This is 2018 Mercedes Benz - C300 and it seems across this model line up and models from that year it looks like headliner particularly fabric starts to separate from the pillars in the rear. Across google there is bunch of C300 with the same issue in the same spot starting. The Car is only 5 years ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 29, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
This is 2018 Mercedes Benz - C300 and it seems across this model line up and models from that year it looks like headliner particularly fabric starts to separate from the pillars in the rear. Across google there is bunch of C300 with the same issue in the same spot starting. The Car is only 5 years ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 23, 2023
Incident date: Jan 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Fiat 500L. The contact stated upon shifting into drive(D) or reverse(R), the gear shifter would move to the intended gear; however, the instrument panel would indicate that the vehicle was in neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 12, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
For one, my windshield cracked out of nowhere, I didn’t know that windshields were having issues at the time, so I had to replace it on my own without contacting the dealership. Other issues include the front windows not going up all the way from time to time. The info system crashes and shuts dow... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 27, 2022
Incident date: Nov 12, 2022
November 2022 while Driving on Highway at 70mph Transmission shutters and vehicle begins to decrease speed. Pulled over to the side of the road and the Check engine lights came on. Vehicle shut off and re-started and vehicle drove, but would not shift out of 3rd gear. Drove 20 miles home at 40MPH... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 24, 2022
Incident date: Sep 8, 2002
We were stopped at a light and the car would not go when it turned green. The engine would rev with pedal application as though the car was in neutral but no gear change (D, R, return to P and try D again) would induce the car to move. There was no check engine but a tiny flashing wrench in the co... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Aug 4, 2022
Incident date: Jul 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the glow plug warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off to the side of the roadway after nearly being crashed into by a semi-t... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 8, 2022
Incident date: May 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal noises. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the coil spring bushing had detached and was on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diag... Read more
SUSPENSION May 24, 2022
Incident date: May 20, 2022
Both springs on the rear suspension . The driver side spring broke in half. The pax side broke in two locations. Vehicle only has 65,000 miles.
SUSPENSION Feb 4, 2022
Incident date: Jan 28, 2022
Last year a front coil and strut broke. This week the rear coil spontaneously broke making it dangerous to drive. It is currently available for inspection. It put my safety and others at risk had it punctured a tire or come loose and hit the car behind mine. There were no warning lights. It ... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 15, 2021
Incident date: Nov 15, 2021
I got this car as a certified preowned 2 years ago and it had a broken drivers side spring that the dealer replaced under warranty, yesterday I finally found the rattling problem with the drivers side, It was a broken spring and the sharp end up the spring is jammed against the anti sway bar and the... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Oct 15, 2021
Incident date: Oct 7, 2021
Horn stopped working. Then started again and stopped again over period of few days. Currently working.
SUSPENSION Jul 16, 2021
Incident date: Jul 3, 2021
7/3/21 Just parked at corner store about 1/2 mile from home when I heard a very loud bang, like a tire exploding on the rear passenger side of vehicle. I got out of the car to inspect the tire and saw that it had not exploded. I then looked under the car next to the wheel and noticed that the coil s... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 23, 2021
Incident date: Mar 22, 2021
AFTER HEARING A CLUNK IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION AND A VISUAL INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED MY COIL SPRING HAD BROKE AND WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE SEATED PROPERLY IN ITS PERCH ON THE STRUT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH OF VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS AND GROUPS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE CA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 12, 2021
Incident date: Feb 5, 2021
PANARAMIC ROOF TOP LEAKING. THIS VIN ISN'T COVERED BY THE RECALL THAT IS OUT BUT IT IS AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL FOR 2015 AND UP MODELS. PANARAMIC ROOF TOP LEAKS IN DRAIN TUBES CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS DUE TO FOG AND DAMAGE TO AIRBAG UNIT VEHICLE STATIONARY. I HAVE ATTACHED THE RE... Read more
STEERING Jan 17, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
74K MILES . CAR WAS PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THEN STARTED THE CAR & AIR BAG LIGHT , TRACTION AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. NOTICED ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DID NOT WORK. HORN AND MEDIA CONTROLS. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR A CLICKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 17, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
74K MILES . CAR WAS PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THEN STARTED THE CAR & AIR BAG LIGHT , TRACTION AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. NOTICED ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DID NOT WORK. HORN AND MEDIA CONTROLS. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR A CLICKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 17, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
74K MILES . CAR WAS PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THEN STARTED THE CAR & AIR BAG LIGHT , TRACTION AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON. NOTICED ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DID NOT WORK. HORN AND MEDIA CONTROLS. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR A CLICKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 16, 2020
Incident date: Oct 22, 2020
THE CAR WAS IN A SEVERE FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED THE CAR. THE WRECK RESULTED IN MULTIPLE INJURIES FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS. BOTH WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. THE CAR WAS MOVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHEN A COMBINE WITH NO LIGHTS CAME OUT IN FRONT OF THEM. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE COMBINE. ZERO AIRBAGS... Read more
Crash 2 injured
SUSPENSION Aug 22, 2020
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE 2 PIECES OFF. HAPPENED WILE DRIVING UNIT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. COMBINATION OF CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING. UNIT STARTEF HAVING A CLUNKING NOISE AROUND 100,000 MILES AND THEN A PART OF THE COIL SPRING FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jun 19, 2020
TURBO FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS OCCURRED IN A VEHICLE THAT HAD THE TDI EMISSIONS MODIFICATION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER A WARRANTY REPAIR AT VIC BAILEY VOLKSWAGEN AND APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT IS RELATED TO TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jun 19, 2020
TURBO FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS OCCURRED IN A VEHICLE THAT HAD THE TDI EMISSIONS MODIFICATION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER A WARRANTY REPAIR AT VIC BAILEY VOLKSWAGEN AND APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT IS RELATED TO TH... Read more
ENGINE Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jun 19, 2020
TURBO FAILED WITHOUT WARNING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS OCCURRED IN A VEHICLE THAT HAD THE TDI EMISSIONS MODIFICATION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER A WARRANTY REPAIR AT VIC BAILEY VOLKSWAGEN AND APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT IS RELATED TO TH... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 7, 2020
Incident date: Jul 5, 2020
FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN DRIVEWAY, WHEN DRIVING ONTO ROAD, NOTICED LOUD GRINDING AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. VEHICLE TOWED TO VW COLONIAL WESTBOROUGH, MA. OTHER VW MODELS FROM 2015 HAVE HAD COIL FAILURES AND RECALL.
ENGINE Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME ON STARTUP WHEN STATIONARY (WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATES FROM FREEZING TO THAWING), SOMETIMES TAKING THREE TO FOUR TIMES FOR IT TO CRANK OVER. ONCE IT CRANKS OVER IT WILL VIBRATE AND SHAKE LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. IT WILL ALSO SHAKE AND ACT LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME ON STARTUP WHEN STATIONARY (WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATES FROM FREEZING TO THAWING), SOMETIMES TAKING THREE TO FOUR TIMES FOR IT TO CRANK OVER. ONCE IT CRANKS OVER IT WILL VIBRATE AND SHAKE LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. IT WILL ALSO SHAKE AND ACT LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Jan 5, 2020
THE MOON ROOF DRAINAGE LINE ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE CLOGGED UP AND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF WATER DRAINED INTO MY CAR. THIS HAPPENED WHETHER I WAS DRIVING OR IF THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE RAIN. THE WATER COLLECTED IN THE REAR/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RES... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 26, 2019
Incident date: Dec 24, 2019
CAR PARKED AT CHURCH. COULD NOT INSERT KEY INTO IGNITION SWITCH. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF PROBLEM. REVIEW OF PROBLEM ON INTERNET AND DISCUSSION WITH DEALERSHIP SERVICE AGENT REVEALED THAT THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TERM PROBLEM OVER MANY YEARS WHERE A LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE THE SWITCH GETS OUT OF... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 24, 2019
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
WHEN WE MOVE THE SHIFTER TO D AND YOU ARE DRIVING THE D FLASHES, SOMETIMES IT STOPS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND SOMETIMES IT FLASHES
SUSPENSION May 3, 2019
Incident date: Apr 25, 2019
BROKEN REAR PASSENGER COIL SPRING. UNKNOWN CAUSE OR TIME OF FAILURE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 17, 2018
Incident date: Sep 17, 2018
CAR IS STUTTERING AND HAS STALLED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH, TWO OF WHICH I WAS DRIVING, THE OTHER, WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. BROUGHT IT TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC AFTER THE FIRST TIME IT STALLED, WHICH WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ALTERNATOR WAS SHOWING LOW VOLTAGE. BROUGHT IT TO THE SHOP, SHOWED NOTHING, ALTE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 22, 2018
Incident date: Jul 18, 2018
EPC WARNING LIGHT APPEARS AND SLOWS CAR DOWN FROM 65 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR ON FREEWAY WITHIN 15 SECONDS, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND EVEN HAD SOMEONE SHATTER MY WINDOW WITH A SCREWDRIVER FOR ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT
ENGINE Jul 22, 2018
Incident date: Jul 18, 2018
EPC WARNING LIGHT APPEARS AND SLOWS CAR DOWN FROM 65 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR ON FREEWAY WITHIN 15 SECONDS, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND EVEN HAD SOMEONE SHATTER MY WINDOW WITH A SCREWDRIVER FOR ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Dec 14, 2016
Incident date: Nov 25, 2016
I FILLED THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS NOT QUITE EMPTY, WITH DIESEL ON 11/21. ON 11/25, AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES AND MULTIPLE TRIPS, IT WOULD NOT START FOR MANY TRIES ONCE IT WAS SHUT OFF, EVEN WITH ENGINE HOT. FAR FROM HOME, I WAS AFRAID TO SHUT IT OFF. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NEAR FREEZING, TA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 14, 2016
Incident date: Nov 25, 2016
I FILLED THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WAS NOT QUITE EMPTY, WITH DIESEL ON 11/21. ON 11/25, AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES AND MULTIPLE TRIPS, IT WOULD NOT START FOR MANY TRIES ONCE IT WAS SHUT OFF, EVEN WITH ENGINE HOT. FAR FROM HOME, I WAS AFRAID TO SHUT IT OFF. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NEAR FREEZING, TA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE MOTOR HAD SHORTED OUT AND INSTEAD OF BLOWING THE FUSE AND DEACTIVATING THE BLOWER MOTOR AND MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE BLOWER FUSE MELTED, THE FUSE BOX MELTED, AND THE CONNECTOR WAS ALSO MELTED. THIS CAR IS PRIMARILY USED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 28, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING CAR TO SUDDENLY STALL IN LEFT LANE OF LOCAL HIGHWAY RT-198 IN BURTONSVILLE, MD. I WAS IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC STALLED AS I WAS COMING THROUGH INTERSECTION AT RT-198 AND RT-29.
POWER TRAIN Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 28, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING CAR TO SUDDENLY STALL IN LEFT LANE OF LOCAL HIGHWAY RT-198 IN BURTONSVILLE, MD. I WAS IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC STALLED AS I WAS COMING THROUGH INTERSECTION AT RT-198 AND RT-29.

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD

CategoryRating
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 12.1%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 29.0 39.0 32.0 Diesel $2,650
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 29.0 37.0 32.0 Diesel $2,650
2.5L 5-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 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: 315.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN

1,248 manufacturer communications from 714 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL152
350000 EQUIPMENT148
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING115
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM110
060000 ENGINE (PWS)62
100000 POWER TRAIN47
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER36
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER33
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
TT 91 24 01 Jan 11, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
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
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel System and Repair
V171901201285568 Nov 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285568 Nov 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
V2719012011894_2 Jun 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V271901201189424 Jun 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
V171803203720116 Jun 26, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
V371802203397511 Jun 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V171806201781318 Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171806201781318 Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171901201285563 Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563 Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V3416022034406_6 Jun 15, 2023
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V3416022034406_6 Jun 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
V0116132033805_8 Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
V001713203384619 Jun 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline fuel additive
V011615201481517 Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V011615201481517 Jun 15, 2023
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
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.
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).
VWP-23-01 Feb 6, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
V691901201047915 Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V691901201047915 Feb 2, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
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).
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).
V941901201152119 Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
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
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871810204370417 Nov 10, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285551 Aug 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171806201781317 Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil consumption measurement.
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)
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.
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
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
V011812201460318 Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
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.
V461902201517331 Jun 22, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
V011615201481514 Jun 15, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
V0116132033805_6 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
V171901201285548 Jun 15, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285548 Jun 15, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
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.
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 (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.
V171803203720113 Jun 13, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Checking engine oil during PDI.
V171803203720113 Jun 13, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Checking engine oil during PDI.
V271901201189420 Jun 8, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V271901201189420 Jun 8, 2022
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V171901201285547 Jun 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 27-10-02_4 May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
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.
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
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

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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

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2014 (current) 1 46
2013 1 47 View
2012 1 38 View
2011 1 41 View
2010 1 33 View
2009 1 27 View
2008 0 2 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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PASSAT 185 10,492 View
BEETLE 157 3,629 View
GTI 116 1,926 View
ID.4 115 1,606 View
ATLAS 101 2,700 View
TIGUAN 78 3,173 View