1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

6 recalls, 22 complaints - 33 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence

REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

153,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

238,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Defect Description

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Consequence

A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. A STALLED VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE HAVING THE POTENTIAL SHAFT MATERIAL PROBLEM. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FAN BLADE INCLUDING A NEW LOCK NUT ON VEHICLE WITH LOOSE FAN BLADE LOCK NUTS.

34,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SOME TIE WRAPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A LARGE LOOP OPENING IMPROPERLY GUIDING THE CABLE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

Consequence

THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE COLLISION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CRUISE CONTROL TIE WRAP AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED GUIDE.

79 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Defect Description

THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP RIDGE ON THE EDGE OF SPINDLE'S THREAD WOULD HAVE REMAINED.

Consequence

THIS RIDGE CAN DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE JACK'S SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW JACK.

104,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	4
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	2
SEAT BELTS	1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER	1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1

Incident date: Jun 27, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA III. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL HOSE, CAUSING FUEL TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WOULD ALSO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT THE VIN DID NOT ASSOCIATE WITH THE RECALL UN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2001

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETURN BACK INTO RETRACTOR. LEAVING OCCUPANT UNRESTRAINED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Feb 15, 2002

SUNROOF ALMOST FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 2001

I WAS GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY, I HEARD AIR COMING FROM THE ROOF OF MY CAR AND LOOKED UP AND MY SUNROOF BLEW OFF AND COULD HAVE HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME CAUSING SERIOUSE INJURY OR DEATH HAD IT HIT THE WINDSHIELD OF ANOTHER VEHICAL. I HAD NO WARNING AND MY SUNROOF WAS NOT OPEND AT THE TIME OF DEPARTURE.*A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

TAIL LIGHT ASS'YS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY PER SERVICE BULLETIN (APPROX. 1995) BECAUSE TRUNK STOPS WEREN'T HIGH ENOUGH AND TRUNK WOULD CLOSE ON TAILLIGHT, PUNCTURING LENS, THEN FILL UP WITH WATER AND BLOW OUT BULBS. APPROX. 3 YEARS LATER, I REC'D A TICKET FROM CHP BECAUSE OF NO TAIL LIGHTS OR BRAKE L... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. SEATBELT GETS CAUGHT IN DOOR. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER YEARS AGO. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT! THE SHOULDER BELTS ARE NOW ALMOST COMPLETELY CUT THROUGH FROM BEING CAUGHT IN THE DOOR SO MANY TIMES. *AK

DOOR LOCKS ARE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION DUE TO THE LOCK CYLINDER FALLING OUT OF THEIR WELDED POSITION INTO THE DOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Incident date: Dec 1, 1998

RECALLS 98V195000 AND 98V160000; REAR BRAKE LINE AND THE HOOD LATCH RECALLS WHICH WERE NOT YET MODIFIED BECAUSE OF NO AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. DEALER IS PULLIAM FORD, 655 BROAD RIVER ROAD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210 PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Dec 1, 1998

Incident date: Jun 1, 1996

BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WARM WEATHER/TRANSMISSION WONT DOWNSHIFT/CAR ALMOST STALLS/NO POWER

RECALL # 98V160000 VW/HOOD LATCH; PARTS UNAVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

Incident date: Sep 2, 1998

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY. IN EACH ATTEMPT TO GET VEHICLE SERVICED, THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 98V16000. *AK

Incident date: Oct 17, 1998

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WHEN DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK AND FRAME BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE REARWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Dec 26, 1996

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Incident date: Dec 26, 1996

IGNITION TUMBLER FAILED.

Incident date: Dec 26, 1996

SUNROOF FAILED.

Incident date: Jan 6, 1997

JACK RECALLED, REPLACEMENT JACK HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED.

Incident date: Jul 5, 1995

THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Incident date: Jan 11, 1995

WHILE APPLYING SEAT BELT, BELT BECOMES TWISTED AND BECOMES JAMMED. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

33 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	1
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT	1
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI	1
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

350000 EQUIPMENT

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has p

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purch

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INSTALLING NEW STYLE SWITCH FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. *TT

220000 SEATS

SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

DIFFICULTIES IN CLOSING REAR LID. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

100000 POWER TRAIN

CHART IDENTIFIES WHICH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES (TMC) ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS STATES. *AK

140000 AIR BAGS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. *YC

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

VEHICLES WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION IF DRIVEN FOE EXTENDED DURATIONS/REPLACE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTCLUSTER HOUSING WITH 1996 VERSION. *AK

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START, POSSIBLEDTC'S STORED IN TCM DTC MEMORY

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

INFORMATION ON REPLACING CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT. *YC

176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

HOOD LOCK FASTENER, TORQUE REVISION. *TW

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

DIAGNOSTICS FOR COMPLAUINTS OF ENGINE MISS/POOR PERFORMANCE. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, RESISTOR WIRE INSTALLATION. *TW

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TW

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

UNKNOWN

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

EXTERIOR DOOR LOCKS FREEZING. *TW

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

INTAKE AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, OIL ACCUMULATION. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT OVERHEATS

THIS INVESTIGATION CONCERNS THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER INSTALLED IN SOME MY 2002-2003 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) JETTA VEHICLES.CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT THE SEAT HEATER MAY OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN BURN DAMAGE TO THE SEAT COVER AND TO THE DRIVER'S CLOTHING AND/OR SKIN.THIS EA ADDRESSES WHETHER SUCH FAILURES MAY POSE ... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

THE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ODI AND MANUFACTURER FAILURE REPORTS CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO MISSING AND OR INACCURATE INFORMATION.THE INJURY NOTED ABOVE WAS MINOR.ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VW) SUBMITTED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION (PER 49CFR573) TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFF... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

DRIVER SEAT OVERHEATS/BURNS

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS.INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING PE03-052 DISCLOSED A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF MALFUNCTIONING/OVERHEATING OF THE DRIVER SEAT HEATER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS MAY OCCUR DURING ... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRE

IN ITS LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999, VOLKSWAGEN STATED THAT IT WILL RECALL APPROXIMATELY 23,600 REDESIGNED 1999 JETTA AND GOLF 4-DOOR VEHICLES, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 11,000 HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS, TO CORRECT A DEFECT THATMAY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE PASSENGEER COMPARTMENT AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987

DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

HEATER CORE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

UNSTABLE HIGH ENGINE IDLE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA across all model years (1980, 2026).

229 Total Recalls

14,194 Total Complaints

12 Investigations

718 Reported Crashes

400 Reported Fires

18 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	8	View
2025	2	29	View
2024	0	59	View
2023	0	65	View
2022	1	72	View
2021	4	99	View
2020	6	78	View
2019	11	793	View
2018	3	38	View
2017	7	249	View
2016	5	249	View
2015	8	284	View
2014	5	552	View
2013	6	739	View
2012	8	692	View
2011	10	880	View
2010	5	1,184	View
2009	7	1,275	View
2008	6	251	View
2007	6	280	View
2006	6	792	View
2005	7	354	View
2004	5	295	View
2003	4	553	View
2002	7	885	View
2001	7	862	View
2000	5	633	View
1999	7	488	View
1998	3	253	View
1997	2	213	View
1996	2	245	View
1995	6	338	View
1994	7	167	View
1993 (current)	6	22
1992	4	33	View
1991	7	38	View
1990	7	29	View
1989	5	28	View
1988	8	23	View
1987	4	21	View
1986	3	18	View
1985	4	18	View
1984	2	1	View
1983	2	0	View
1982	2	0	View
1981	4	0	View
1980	2	0	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
GOLF	190	2,084	View
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
ATLAS CROSS SPORT	73	701	View

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1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - All Years Overview

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - Year by Year

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models