Volkswagen Jetta (2016-2018): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 20V648000 · Oct 21, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
218,192
vehicles affected
218,192
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V648000
- Date
- Oct 21, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 218,192
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Fuel injection system > Fuel rail
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2016-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V648000?
1 model: Volkswagen Jetta (2016-2018), about 218,192 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V648000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.