2017 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 26%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 26% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,950 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle had been running normally and without issue until I got it home and when I needed to leave again, the engine would crank but would not start. Found to have a gas leak pooling under my car and fuel leaking out from around the fuel rod every time I turned the key. I work as a hospital employee on call and my critically ill patient's care was delayed because of my inability to get my car running.”
NHTSA complaint #11349609, filed 2020-08, 37,000 miles“I was driving down the freeway at 70 MPH and the car lost all power. The check engine code came on as well as the epc light. The car would try to start but would run very roughly. When I got it home I started it and noticed fuel pouring from the fuel rail”
NHTSA complaint #11399727, filed 2021-03, 90,000 miles“I start to smell gas coming out my AC an then the car start slowing down an when I hit the gas pedal to speed up it doesn't go pass 2000 RPM driving only like 15mph so I stop the car an turn the ignition off an when I go back to starting the car it woke start”
NHTSA complaint #11209935, filed 2019-05, 64,853 miles“I have notice since purchasing the car it has issues with mileage and correct has to mileage. I spoke with be when first getting it and the service worker acknowledged the issue but did not fix it. It is still a problem now. You can fill the tank up go a mile down the street and it will say you have driven 30 miles. Even when the vehicle is in park it will say you are driving at least 2 miles per hour. I have a video that better places the situation as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301900, filed 2020-01, 75,000 miles“I was accelerating from a 40 MPH zone to a 65 MPH highway when the car began to sputter and then enter a limp mode. I was able to pull the car to the side of the road and could smell a strong odor of gas. I raised the hood to see an overwhelming amount of fuel spraying from the passenger side of the engine. The engine was turned off and the vehicle was towed to the nearest certified mechanic, valley motor honda, sheridan wy. There was not a vw shop within 100 miles of the breakdown. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375997, filed 2020-11, 61,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V648000Oct 21, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10203676Nov 22, 2021This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 5 | 9% |
| 2019 | 29 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 42 | 26% |
| 2016 | 35 | 22% |
| 2015 | 20 | 10% |
| 2014 | 42 | 11% |
| 2013 | 43 | 8% |
| 2012 | 80 | 16% |
| 2011 | 166 | 27% |
| 2010 | 303 | 36% |
| 2009 | 307 | 35% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 37 | 16% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 28 | 4% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 5 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
33 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology