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2021 Volkswagen Jetta

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

6.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,738

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022382 · manufacturer campaign 91DV

20 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: Arteon 2021 · Atlas Cross Sport 2021–2022 · Golf 2021 · GTI 2021 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the rearview camera image may not appear on the center screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment software.

23,553 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021404 · manufacturer campaign 69CK

30 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the airbag control module may not be mounted properly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate in a crash, or it could inflate suddenly while driving.

Why it matters

An airbag that does not inflate properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Additionally, an airbag that inflates suddenly while driving could increase the risk of injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to replace the airbag control module.

18 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020556 · manufacturer campaign 91BB & 91BC

18 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Arteon 2021 · Atlas 2021 · Golf 2021 · GTI 2021 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or cause it to freeze. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software.

2,564 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 84% of 92 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
162 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta at 6.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 162 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,738 in fuel, producing roughly 2,590 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.