Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 recalls, 580 complaints.
6
Recalls
580
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
10V621000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2...
09V164000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT CO...
07V442000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU...
07V284000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | So it appears to be fine until about 30/45 mins drive time Then it starts shifting/slamming real har... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wiper broke the window, brakes need replaced to soon, fuel system car has trouble fue... |
| May 27, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tr... |
| Nov 5, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON INDICATING REPAIR IS NEEDED. |
| Jul 18, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED BACK TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS IN ... |
| Jun 27, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2006 JETTA THAT I JUST GOT FROM A FRIEND, THEY STATED THAT IT NEEDED SOME SENSORS LIKE THE ... |
| May 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THERE IS VACUUM PUMP DEFECT, MECHANICAL ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKETS, BREAKS, HOSES/PUMPS, WINDSHIELD FL... |
| May 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THERE HAS BEEN TAMPERING DONE TO MY VEHICLE HOW DO I ASSURE SAFETY AND HAVE IT INVESTIGATED AND HAVE... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her ve... |
| Jan 3, 2020 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG/SEATBELT LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY WHILE CAR WAS OCCUPIED AND IN PARK. NO ACCIDENTS. |
| Jan 1, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | THERE ARE SOME MOUNTING BRACKETS, SUSPENSION BRACKETS, NUTS AND BOLTS ASSOCIATED TO THE OPERATION OF... |
| Nov 24, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF - KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. HAVE TO PUSH THE STE... |
| Oct 3, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION GOES INTO LIMP MODE ONCE VEHICLE REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CODES ARE P1689 ... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | THE AIRBAG DRIVER IS NO WOKS..THE AIR BAG IS ON CHECK ALL TIME. |
| May 28, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE |
| May 14, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLE... |
| May 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL IGNITION SWITCH WAS LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN TURNING KEY IT WOULDN'T TU... |
| Apr 17, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR CAN SPUTTER ON FREEWAY AT TIMES AND CAN STALL OUT WHEN DECELERATING FROM FREEWAY CRUISING SPEED.... |
| Apr 12, 2019 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | APRIL 12, 2019 AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER OF THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER... |
| Mar 19, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THE TRUNK DID NOT LATCH WHEN FIRST CLOSED. I THEN WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUNK TO LATCH AFTER SEVERAL ... |