1997 Volkswagen Jetta TSBs
63 manufacturer communications for the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1997 Jetta problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 63 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
Engine replacement tip
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
Airbag Issues.
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.