Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

329 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta - 37% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage329 complaints

329 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V621000Reported December 10, 2010 - 228,236 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 228,236 vehicles across all affected models.

11V490000Reported October 3, 2011 - 168,275 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 168,275 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes207 Engine169 Power Train143 Electrical System106 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems97 Air Bags35

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.