2020 Volkswagen Jetta TSBs
527 manufacturer communications for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2020 Jetta problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
Worth checking your VIN against — these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. This extension includes 2008-2015 GTI and Golf R*, 2012-2013 VW Beetle*, 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen*, 2013 VW Jetta Sedan and GLI*, 2009-2016 VW Eos*, 2008-2010 VW Passat*, 2009-2017 VW…
For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50% of the repair or replacement of the Turbocharger by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer for 8.5 years or 85,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
The Rear Brake Pad Limited Warranty Extension has been revised to include model year 2025 for Certain Volkswagen Jetta and Certain Volkswagen Taos vehicles.
Volkswagen is providing a hardware and/or a software update to address an issue in selected vehicles where the fuel gage may show a lower fuel level than what is actually remaining in the vehicle.
Volkswagen is providing a hardware and/or a software update to address an issue in selected vehicles where the fuel gage may show a lower fuel level than what is actually remaining in the vehicle.
These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 527 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Inquiries
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
Moisture Accumulation
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM…
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system…
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
A "How To" activate Car Net® 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected)
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.