2000 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 1999–2002, Beetle 1998–2002
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
Possible consequence: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the…
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › SwitchCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 2000–2002, GTI 2000–2002, Golf 2000–2002
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Possible consequence: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 1999–2002
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.
Possible consequence: If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Volkswagen Jetta 2000–2001, Cabrio 2000–2001, NEW Beetle 2000–2001 +1 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Possible consequence: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for…
NHTSA investigations
- RQ03010Brake light switchClosed · Dec 17, 2003
- EA00028Fuel tank punctureClosed · Dec 28, 2000
- PE00033Fuel tank punctureClosed · Aug 10, 2000
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.