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2020 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

7

7 current

Combined

7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,170

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 2024095 · manufacturer campaign 20UF / 20YF

14 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015–2020 · Golf 2015–2019 · Gti 2015–2020 · Jetta 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a seal for the suction jet pump inside the fuel tank could fail. As a result, fuel may flow directly into the evaporative emission control system (EVAP). If this happens, fuel could leak from the charcoal canister. Note: This problem could cause a fuel odor, the fuel nozzle to stop early and/or fuel to spill when refueling.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the suction jet pump.

86,308 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023487 · manufacturer campaign 28H7

31 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a key ignition switch, a fuse in the ignition switch could fail. If this happens, the vehicle can lose power while driving and cause the engine to stall. This could also cause the airbag system and turn signals not to work.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ignition switch.

6,786 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety 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

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2021031 · manufacturer campaign 72L7

27 January 2021

Transport Canada lists: Jetta 2020 · Tiguan 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could fail and move in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat frame that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver's seat. The seat frame will be replaced, as necessary.

29 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021014 · manufacturer campaign 47Q5

20 January 2021

Transport Canada lists: Golf 2020 · Jetta 2020 · Tiguan 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a front brake hose may be too long and could rub against the steering mechanism. This can cause damage to the hose that could result in a brake fluid leak. If this happens, a driver may have reduced braking.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and 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 inspect the front brake hose. It will be replaced, if necessary.

215 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020392 · manufacturer campaign 72K8 / 72K9 / 72L1

26 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Q 5 2020 · SQ 5 2020 · Atlas 2020–2021 · Jetta 2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.

Why it matters

A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.

3,115 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020275 · manufacturer campaign 47Q2

17 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: Golf 2020 · Jetta 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen, which may result in reduced brake effectiveness.

Why it matters

Reduced brake effectiveness could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front brake caliper mounting bolts.

5 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 82% of 116 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta at 7 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 2020 Volkswagen Jetta for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,170 in fuel, producing roughly 3,234 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.