repaired · 2023 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2018 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-615 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
3Electrical system
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Engine
1Tires
1Chest clip, buckle, harness
1Wheels
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Chest clip, buckle, harness | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Jetta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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NHTSA crash tests
2018 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle wouldn't start and upon closer inspection some fluid was underneath the vehicle and there was a strong smell of gas. We had the car towed the following morning to a repair shop and were informed there was a fuel leak from behind the intake manifold. The service technician found two…
My vehicle has an active, federally mandated safety recall for a fuel rail leak (Recall 24Gi / 20V648000), which is a documented fire hazard. The vehicle now has an active "EPC" (Electronic Power Control) dashboard light and a fuel odor. When I called my local authorized Volkswagen…
Leaking gas. And charcoal canister problems. I’m not sure why this vehicle is not recalled but the vw gti is and same years as other vw models but not this one. There has to be a recall with this vin vehicle no one was harmed or injured yet since this problem is scary and leaks gas I am unable to…
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