Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 604 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Volkswagen Jetta across 26 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (122). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (36% of reports).
- 604fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 217 of 604 complaints (36%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 142 of 604 complaints (24%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 84 of 604 complaints (14%)
- Metal shavings: mentioned in 33 of 604 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Volkswagen Jetta at $7,750, and half of them between $5,200 and $9,850.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 464 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 604 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 4 an injury.
Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 4 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Jetta | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 5 | 9% | 7,050 |
| 2019 Jetta | 25 | 5% | 6,050 |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% | — |
| 2017 Jetta | 30 | 19% | 61,000 |
| 2016 Jetta | 28 | 17% | 34,100 |
| 2015 Jetta | 18 | 9% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Jetta | 38 | 10% | 72,186 |
| 2013 Jetta | 34 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 47 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 77 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Jetta | 122 | 14% | 72,010 |
| 2009 Jetta | 102 | 11% | 92,100 |
| 2008 Jetta | 4 | 2% | 72,500 |
| 2007 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 179,875 |
| 2006 Jetta | 9 | 2% | 134,500 |
| 2005 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 145,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 6 | 1% | 159,000 |
| 2002 Jetta | 5 | 1% | 142,500 |
| 2001 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving on Monday XXX when my car started to smoke and smell of fumes. The EPC light came on and my car was stuttering, so I immediately pulled over and turned off the car. When I got out I noticed a large pool of gas under the front of the car. I called a tow truck who brought it to Crew VW…
The cars check engine light came on randomly at the top of the year but kept going away and returning. After getting it checked out, the code was P0456 for an evap leak. Owner took the car to VW and was quoted ~$3,200 for the repair and asked the service team how was it even possible for this to…
My vehicle has an active, federally mandated safety recall for a fuel rail leak (Recall 24Gi / 20V648000), which is a documented fire hazard. The vehicle now has an active "EPC" (Electronic Power Control) dashboard light and a fuel odor. When I called my local authorized Volkswagen…
Leaking gas. And charcoal canister problems. Iâm not sure why this vehicle is not recalled but the vw gti is and same years as other vw models but not this one. There has to be a recall with this vin vehicle no one was harmed or injured yet since this problem is scary and leaks gas I am unable to…
EPC light comes on and vehicle starts losing power while driving, you lose all acceleration. Check engine light has also illuminated I have taken in to have repairs done on this same issue 4 times in a span of owing this car for 7 months, this vehicle has become unreliable and a safety hazard while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Jettas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 604 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,750 (half paid between $5,200 and $9,850), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 217 of 604 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (142).
Other Volkswagen Jetta problems
- Electrical System problems (2,099)
- Power Train problems (1,600)
- Engine problems (1,083)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (854)
- Air Bags problems (839)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (527)
- Visibility problems (486)
- Service Brakes problems (482)
See all Volkswagen Jetta problems.