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2017 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

6

6 current

Combined

8.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,542

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020502

21 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel rail bolts could become loose over time. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel rail bolts and, if necessary, replace the fuel rail.

33,414 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020353 · manufacturer campaign 97EM 97EK 97EL

4 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2010–2013, 2015 · Atlas 2018–2019 · Beetle 2013–2015 · Golf 2010–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the warning label for the engine block heater cable is written in English only. As a result, a French user may not receive important safety information about how to use the engine block heater. A label that is not provided in both official languages could create confusion.

Why it matters

User confusion could increase the risk of injury when trying to use the block heater.

What the dealer will do

The company will mail each owner a new label for the block heater cable. If you would like help installing the label, you can contact a dealer for assistance.

132,432 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019423 · manufacturer campaign 37M2

22 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Beetle 2012–2018 · Golf 2015–2019 · Gti 2015–2019 · Jetta 2011–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.

Why it matters

If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could create a risk of a vehicle roll-away and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.

117,306 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2017112 · manufacturer campaign 01B9

2 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The tire information label may have incorrect vehicle load rating values. This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply a revised label. Note: This recall affects Jetta GLI models only.

516 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2017111 · manufacturer campaign 01B8

2 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The tire information label may have incorrect vehicle load rating values. This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply a revised label.

1,790 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017052 · manufacturer campaign 10F4

3 February 2017

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, improper casting of the engine block may cause the engine to seize/lock up. A seizing engine may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Affected vehicles will be bought back from the owner. If the owner refuses, a replacement engine will be installed.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 164 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
193 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta at 8.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 193 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,542 in fuel, producing roughly 3,788 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.