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2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Sedan · 4 trims · 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.4 L 4-cylinder 7 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
FWD 9.6 7.1 8.5 L/100 km
FWD 9.3 7.2 8.4 L/100 km
FWD 7.8 5.9 7.0 L/100 km
FWD 7.9 5.9 7.0 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 2024095 ·

    On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If this happens, fuel could leak from the charcoal canister. Note: This problem could cause a fuel odor,...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical Transport Canada 2023487 ·

    On certain vehicles equipped with a key ignition switch, a fuse in the ignition switch could fail. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power while driving and cause the engine to stall. This could also cause the airbag system and turn signals not to work.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2021404 ·

    On certain vehicles, the airbag control module may not be mounted properly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate in a crash, or it could inflate suddenly while driving.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2021031 ·

    On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fail and move in a crash.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2021014 ·

    On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid leak. If this happens, a driver may have reduced braking.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2020392 ·

    On certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2020275 ·

    On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiveness.

    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 NHTSA (U.S.) 24V110000 ·

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 20...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems NHTSA (U.S.) 22V815000 ·

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats NHTSA (U.S.) 20V505000 ·

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

    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
2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.4 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8)
Drivetrains
FWD