https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:50:07 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2109481 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had lost power driving over the grapevine on Highway and then recently I had difficulty putting vehicle in gear and it would make a loud noise. Independent service center confirmed that the TCM was faulty. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2062740 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Bosch CP4 fuel pump failed causing my engine to stall while turning at a very busy/fast intersection. This can occur at speed without any warning of sudden failure, putting everyone on the road at risk. Fault code P0087 and P0191 were present, along with a flashing glow plug. Following EA No.: EA11-003 I removed the fuel metering valve and observed and documented metal shavings. The faile https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2062741 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT My Bosch CP4 fuel pump failed causing my engine to stall while turning at a very busy/fast intersection. This can occur at speed without any warning of sudden failure, putting everyone on the road at risk. Fault code P0087 and P0191 were present, along with a flashing glow plug. Following EA No.: EA11-003 I removed the fuel metering valve and observed and documented metal shavings. The faile https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2052943 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalled and fixed. This picture is not mine but is exactly what happened. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2052944 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalled and fixed. This picture is not mine but is exactly what happened. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2052945 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalled and fixed. This picture is not mine but is exactly what happened. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2026120 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT It seems that my vehicle's clock spring has broken. There is already a warranty issue with this part. However, my local service center cannot get my vehicle in for 5 weeks. How is it acceptable for me to drive a vehicle for 5 weeks without a working airbag and horn? https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2026153 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently while the vehicle was still in motion, resulting in a momentary loss of control over the vehicle. The contact also stated that the battery was being drained quickly. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failu https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2025050 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Cp4 high pressure fuel pump will self-destruct causing little pieces of metal to go throughout the fuel system and causing thousands in repair lots of manufacturers are doing recalls to this pump but nothing for Volkswagen I have contact the dealer no help if you go online thousands of people it's complaining about the CP4 high pressure fuel pump it has a design flaw from factory and needs to be c https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2018719 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving my car, which is a manual, will stall out of nowhere. Not while changing gears, but while driving on highway. It stalls which is extremely dangerous. I read the NHTSA investigated this problem in 2010. I believe my car is part of this investigation. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2014311 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was looking at the GMC Duramax diesel and it has the same problem as the Volkswagen Jetta TDI fuel pump failure due to American Diesel in the pump is designed for foreign diesel which is very expensive to repair can we please have some help with this where they can come out with a replacement pump that can resist American diesel https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-2002327 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI equipped with four Continental Tires: Tire Line: Extreme Contact DW6 Plus; Tire Size: 245/45/R19, and DOT Numbers: N/A. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH and traveling around a curve, the passenger side rear tire tread separated, he lost control of the vehicle, and he crashed into a guardrail. The contact sustained injuries to his back, b https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1993351 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT ABS module in 2010 VW Jetta wagon malfunctioned. Warning lights in dash were lit for ABS, Brake, and airbag on 5/18/24. Towed to local auto shop by AAA on 5/20/24. Verified by local auto shop as faulty ABS module on 5/21/24. Prior year VW Jetta wagon (2009) already has recall for this issue. Car is not safe to drive due to brake issue and will not pass state inspection. This VIN / make / model of https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1980105 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The rear right passenger airbag sensor went faulty, was hoping Volkswagen could replace it since it is a safety system. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1960307 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving the vehicle, suddenly and without warning it downshifted, went into limp mode and became stuck in second gear. Fortunately, I was driving on a secondary road with little traffic. Had I been on a major road or highway, its likely I would have been rear ended resulting in injury/death. I have taken vehicle to dealership where it has been confirmed it is the DSG transmission caused https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1951725 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact continued driving to his destination however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The contact stated t https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1943462 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 cycling. Video can be provided, no pictures taken. The price for honesty? Dealers: $500. I can live with tha https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1943463 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 cycling. Video can be provided, no pictures taken. The price for honesty? Dealers: $500. I can live with tha https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1943464 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 cycling. Video can be provided, no pictures taken. The price for honesty? Dealers: $500. I can live with tha https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1942434 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side.I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found VW Dealership could not find any Problem.They replaced the ABS Modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem remains.The brakes lock up when just backing up on my driveway too.I have read on the VW forums that a https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1942435 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side.I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found VW Dealership could not find any Problem.They replaced the ABS Modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem remains.The brakes lock up when just backing up on my driveway too.I have read on the VW forums that a https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1941812 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The Service Act/Recall for the glow plug was NOT reported to Experian by Volkswagen when it was repaired on 12-11-2014 AND it was incorrectly installed by the VW Dealership in Tulsa who serviced it. It was not disclosed to me and we paid over $1400 this year for an "incorrect" glow-plug, same exact part number. Please update the NHTSA ID # 11553299 to include the Glow Plug. The vehicle is now show https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1940444 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto parts store that used a handheld scanner and determined that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer due to engine failure. The contact stated that the engine failure wa https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1940445 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto parts store that used a handheld scanner and determined that the vehicle needed to be taken to a dealer due to engine failure. The contact stated that the engine failure wa https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1939358 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle’s electrical system shuts off as I am driving. This happened at night , almost caused a crash. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1935135 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became inoperable and the vehicle did not accelerate. The engine and power steering had failed. The glow plug warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the high-pressure fuel pump which sent metal sh https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1935136 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became inoperable and the vehicle did not accelerate. The engine and power steering had failed. The glow plug warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the high-pressure fuel pump which sent metal sh https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1932844 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Twice since hitting 50k miles, my high pressure fuel pump has failed, resulting in complete and sudden loss of power midst driving. VW says that it is a warranty issue, but, has no real guidance or promise that it will be fixed. I DO NOT feel comfortable driving the vehicle until we know WHY this issue is happening and how to fix. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1932845 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Twice since hitting 50k miles, my high pressure fuel pump has failed, resulting in complete and sudden loss of power midst driving. VW says that it is a warranty issue, but, has no real guidance or promise that it will be fixed. I DO NOT feel comfortable driving the vehicle until we know WHY this issue is happening and how to fix. https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen https://plaincars.com/make/volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen#complaint-1929828 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 behind me immediately crashed into my stopped car, totaling it.