Model year

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Sedan, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Nov 28, 2017 to Mar 6, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 2016 sedan
Severity index0.02016 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI peaked in 2017, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120171201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 6, 2019Failure Mar 4, 201935,000 milesUvalde, TXElectrical system, Steering

    THE KEY PERIODICALLY GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION OR THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN. SOME TIMES WIGGLING THE IGNITION, STEERING WHEEL, SHIFT SELECTOR, PRESSING ON THE BREAK OR ROCKING THE CAR IS NECESSARY.

    NHTSA complaint 11184590
  2. Filed Nov 28, 2017Failure Nov 14, 201741,000 milesPleasantville, NYEngine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LASH VOLKSWAGEN OF WHITE PLAINS, 376 TARRYTOWN RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING BELT CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-822-8987 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REVIEW ALL THE INVOICES. AFTER THE INVOICE REVIEW WAS COMPLETED, THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE REQUEST BECAUSE THERE WAS NO VIN IN ANY OF THE INVOICES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. CASE NUMBER: 171734952 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11048853
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

71 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • VW Part Labels Aug 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Recall Reminder Part Labels
  • TT 13 20 01 Aug 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
  • TT 45 09 05ss2 Jul 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
  • V871811204389310 May 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    New machine version added to table.
  • V871806201994714 May 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
  • TT 91 18 06 May 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Apple car play function.
  • TT 97 20 01 SS1 Apr 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
  • V941901201152115 Apr 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
  • V2719022033978_8 Apr 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
  • TT 97 20 01 Apr 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Voltage Drop Testing.
  • 16JettaServXprs Nov 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Added: Torque Spec table
  • VWP-18-11 Nov 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective
  • SM 33-2019 Mar 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  • V271901-2011894 Feb 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  • Gasoline Engine Feb 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
  • 24DR-20190228 Feb 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
  • VW Parts Accesso Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
  • V971701 2048106 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
  • VHW-17-11 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
  • 24DR-20190228 Feb 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
  • VW Parts Accesso Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
  • V971701 2048106 Jun 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
  • SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • Service Action 2 Sep 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software
  • A971861 2013504- Jun 6, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
  • V171604 2037201 Oct 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V001608 2036935 Nov 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
  • VST-16-01 Jun 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
  • PDI - 2016 Jetta Jun 8, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
  • Elsa 6-29-15 Jun 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • Elsa 6-22-15 Jun 22, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns,…
  • 1-2017 Update Feb 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
  • TT171501-2040170 Feb 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
  • TT 97-12-02 Sep 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
  • V131702 2044350 Jul 13, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
  • Jetta 2-17-16 Feb 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process - Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
  • VIN-4-A-PIN 2-3 Feb 3, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • TT 00-16-02 Oct 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
  • V001607 2034407 Oct 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
  • V001605 2033846 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V011615 2014815 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to include additional model year applicability.
  • V191602 2022549 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V371602 2033975 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
  • V401602 2040561 Oct 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
  • V661603 2027119 Oct 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V871621 2043893 Jan 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V871622 2019947 Oct 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to model year applicability.
  • V341602 2034406 Oct 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
  • V691601 2010479 Oct 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability to include 2017.
  • V871620 2005566 Oct 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model and model year applicability.
  • VIN-4-A-PIN0113 Jan 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • VIN-4-A-PIN0224 Feb 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • VIN-4-A-PIN0212 Feb 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • VIN-4-A-PIN02-08 Feb 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
  • V001708 2038059 May 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
  • Maintenance 2016 Aug 12, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
  • TT 27-16-02 Dec 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
  • Revised_Oil_Capa Jan 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
  • VOS-16-04 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
  • VOS-16-05 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Installation Phase 1 ? Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.