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2021 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, filed between November 18, 2020 and July 20, 2022. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
22V514000	July 20, 2022	Back over prevention: camera
21V492000	June 30, 2021	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
21V038000	February 1, 2021	Seats
20V716000	November 18, 2020	Back over prevention: camera

Back over prevention: camera (22V514000)

Filed July 20, 2022

What is wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What could happen. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (21V492000)

Filed June 30, 2021

What is wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

What could happen. Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.

Seats (21V038000)

Filed February 1, 2021

What is wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

What could happen. The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

Back over prevention: camera (20V716000)

Filed November 18, 2020

What is wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What could happen. A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Volkswagen dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Volkswagen may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Volkswagen customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Jetta

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2021 Volkswagen Jetta recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2021 Volkswagen Jetta was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.