Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 20V-648 · 2016–2018 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 20V-648 covers 218,192 2016–2018 Volkswagen Jetta for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V648000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,465 vehicles were listed as unreachable.