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2015 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent was reported on December 6, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: JETTA, JETTA HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V866000December 6, 2019Power Train › Automatic Transmission
19V679000September 25, 2019Unknown Or Other
19V615000August 22, 2019Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module
15V705000October 26, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
15V627000October 7, 2015Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
15V028000January 23, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
14V790000December 15, 2014Exterior Lighting › Headlights
14V670000October 24, 2014Seats

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1) · Unknown Or Other (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V866000Manufacturer no. 34J6

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
December 6, 2019
Owner notification
June 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,167 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
November 7, 2011 – March 27, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA HYBRID

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.

Safety risk

A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V866000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V679000Manufacturer no. 01D7

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2019
Owner notification
November 6, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
113 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
December 27, 2013 – December 27, 2013
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V679000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V615000Manufacturer no. 37M2

Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2019
Owner notification
November 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
679,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
July 11, 2014 – December 9, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Components: Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Control Module; Steering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Safety risk

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V615000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V705000Manufacturer no. 23R1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
October 26, 2015
Owner notification
March 9, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
91,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
November 12, 2014 – September 29, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Safety risk

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V705000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V627000Manufacturer no. 69L6

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA
October 7, 2015
Owner notification
November 20, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
993 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
September 8, 2014 – November 28, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V627000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V028000Manufacturer no. 24BL

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 23, 2015
Owner notification
February 9, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
March 28, 2014 – November 24, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V028000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V790000Manufacturer no. 57F6

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2014
Owner notification
January 22, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,007 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
July 11, 2014 – November 13, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V790000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V670000Manufacturer no. 72F1

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2014
Owner notification
November 19, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
393 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
September 30, 2014 – October 1, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
JETTA

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V670000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 9, 2019.