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2021 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
64 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall SEATS #21V038000 Reported 01/02/2021

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

Risk

The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Free fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

Recall AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE #21V492000 Reported 30/06/2021

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

Risk

Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #20V716000 Reported 18/11/2020

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk

A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #22V514000 Reported 20/07/2022

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 64 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta.

SERVICE BRAKES 22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5
AIR BAGS 4
STEERING 3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 3
LANE DEPARTURE 2

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Volkswagen recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Volkswagen. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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