Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2005 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

22 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V586000Reported December 15, 2004 - 19,284 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 19,284 vehicles across all affected models.

05V305000Reported July 5, 2005 - 39,583 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 39,583 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train84 Engine69 Electrical System49 Air Bags30 Brakes14 Lighting14

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.