2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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   2013Complaint volume 517 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2014-05-01Engine and engine cooling14E007000 The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013...

   Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

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   2015-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-28 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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   2015-04-07Suspension14V656000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013.

   Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015.

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   2016-01-15Air bags15V483000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.

   Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.

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   2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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   2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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   2019-11-06Unknown or other19V679000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

   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.

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   2019-11-19Electrical system, steering19V615000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

   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.

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    2020-10-30Service brakes, hydraulic20E064000 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.

    Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge.

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Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.