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2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Sedan · 5 trims · 1.4 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.8 L 4-cylinder 6 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
FWD 8.5 6.2 7.4 L/100 km
FWD 8.3 5.9 7.2 L/100 km
FWD 9.8 7.4 8.7 L/100 km
FWD 10.2 7.2 8.9 L/100 km
FWD 9.4 6.8 8.2 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2020502 ·

    On certain vehicles, the fuel rail bolts could become loose over time. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Label Transport Canada 2020353 ·

    On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could cre...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2019423 ·

    On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is n...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Label Transport Canada 2017112 ·

    Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The tire information label may have incorrect vehicle load rating values. This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Label Transport Canada 2017111 ·

    Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The tire information label may have incorrect vehicle load rating values. This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Engine Transport Canada 2017052 ·

    On certain vehicles, improper casting of the engine block may cause the engine to seize/lock up. A seizing engine may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Affected vehicles will be bought back from...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 3 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail NHTSA (U.S.) 20V648000 ·

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder NHTSA (U.S.) 20E064000 ·

    Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Equipment: other: labels NHTSA (U.S.) 17V352000 ·

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected vehicles have Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) markings on the body that do not match the VIN plate near the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Sedan
Engines
1.4 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.8 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AM-S6), Manual 6-spd
Drivetrains
FWD