2017 Volkswagen Jetta Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon picking up his vehicle from the dealer, the air bag warning light illuminated. The mechanic informed him that the failure was related to the driver’s side seat belt and was not covered under recall. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11512771, filed 2023-03, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to securely buckle. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal beeping sound detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11585227, filed 2024-04, 41,000 miles“The seat belt anchor will not grip, click and lock right away. It takes several times before it locks. Afraid it will become dislodge while traveling. Auto dealer will have to remove and replace entire seat belt mechanism and was advised not to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #11449424, filed 2022-01Related service bulletins
- 11001503May 16, 2024Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 18% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 3 | 16% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
42 complaintsElectrical system
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 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