Vehicle recall 20V648000 · October 21, 2020
2016-2018 Volkswagen Jetta
The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V648000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2020
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24Gi
- Owner notification
- March 31, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 218,192
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Jetta (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
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