2013 Volkswagen Jetta

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 20E064000 2020-09-23

  Recall 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, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 19V679000 2019-09-25

  Recall 19V679000

  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…

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 19V615000 2019-08-22

  Recall 19V615000

  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…

  Recorded model years: 2013

Showing 3 of 7 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 67 records exist for the Volkswagen Jetta where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11035772 2026-07-15

  VOS-26-42

  This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 11035762 2026-07-09

  V1718062017813_24

  Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 11034614 2026-06-18

  TT 13-20-01_3

  Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.

  Recorded model years: 2013

Showing 3 of 1,587 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 3,814 records exist for the Volkswagen Jetta where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

• EA18003 2018-04-18

  Air Bag Clockspring Failure

  In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of the clockspring in 2010-2014 Model Year (MY) CC, Passat,…

  Recorded model years: 2013

• RQ17009 2017-11-13

  Air Bag Clockspring Failure

  In August 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) launched Safety Recall 15V-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.Debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of the clockspring in 2010-2014 Model Year (MY) CC, Passat,…

  Recorded model years: 2013

• PE15010 2015-03-24

  Air Bag Clockspring Failure

  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of steering wheel clock spring/steering column control module (SCCM) failures in model year (MY) 2012 Volkswagen Passat and CC models.The SCCM is a module within the steering column that incorporates a spiral conductor (a ribbon cable) to electrically connect the steering wheel to the vehicle's electrical system…

  Recorded model years: 2013

A further 23 records exist for the Volkswagen Jetta where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2024648 2024-10-30

  Transport Canada recall 2024648

  Issue: Volkswagen Group Canada is conducting a parts recovery campaign targeting 2012-2016 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a TDI (diesel) engine built between May 25, 2011 and June 1, 2016. The auxiliary heater elements are being recovered to aid in Volkswagen's analysis in support of Transport Canada defect investigation file no. 3280-15-10. Note: This action is not being conducted under the…

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 2020353 2020-08-04

  Transport Canada recall 2020353

  Issue: 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 create confusion. Safety Risk: User confusion could increase the risk of…

  Recorded model years: 2013

• 2019610 2019-12-06

  Transport Canada recall 2019610

  Issue: On certain Jetta Hybrid models, the accumulator housing of the transmission could crack. If this happens, the transmission warning light will turn on and, if a driver continues to use the vehicle, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A sudden of loss power to the wheels could increase the risk of a…

  Recorded model years: 2013

Showing 3 of 8 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 64 records exist for the Volkswagen Jetta where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

552 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 13
• reports mentioning a fire 4
• reported injuries 10

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Electrical system155 (19.7%)Official recall records for this system: 14, covering model years 1999–2026.
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)144 (18.3%)Official recall records for this system: 8, covering model years 2006–2017.
• Engine122 (15.5%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 1995–2017.
• Fuel system55 (7.0%)Official recall records for this system: 16, covering model years 1997–2020.
• Steering39 (5.0%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2011–2018.
• Air bags (restraint system)37 (4.7%)Official recall records for this system: 11, covering model years 2003–2021.
• Brakes23 (2.9%)Official recall records for this system: 13, covering model years 1995–2020.
• Lights18 (2.3%)Official recall records for this system: 19, covering model years 1995–2025.

Other / uncategorized: 102 classifications (13.0%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 10,073 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.