Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2016 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

35 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta - 22% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage35 complaints

35 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V403000Reported June 6, 2016 - 55 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 55 vehicles across all affected models.

20V648000Reported October 21, 2020 - 218,192 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 218,192 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine46 Unknown Or Other36 Electrical System36 Brakes23 Power Train22 Vehicle Speed Control12

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.