2017 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta has 33 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Engine complaints

13%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Jetta engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V070000EngineFebruary 3, 2017 · 2 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.

Consequence

If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.

What owners report

“VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE GAS CAP. THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING AFTER THAT. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON PARKWAY, ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ABILITY TO BRAKE AND STEER WAS GONE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DID NOT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 12, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 17V070000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.