2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Most common 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine1
Electrical System1
Steering1

What owners report

2019-03-06, Electrical System
THE KEY PERIODICALLY GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. SOME TIMES WIGGLING THE IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT SELECTOR, PRESSING ON THE BREAK OR ROCKING THE CAR IS NECESSARY.
2017-11-28, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LASH VOLKSWAGEN OF WHITE PLAINS, 376 TARRYTOWN RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING BELT CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REVIEW ALL THE INVOICES. AFTER THE INVOICE RE

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Electrical System (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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