2017 Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel rail bolts on the car loosened, one sheered off. Fuel poured from the front end of the car. When the car was started, to be placed on a flatbed the car caught on fire. The car is currently at a mechanics, but has not been repaired. The car could have easily caught on fire while being…”
filed Dec 3, 2025
“My Volkswagen Jetta shut off driving down interstate 99 due to major fuel leak (fuel rail bolt broke) I saw Volkswagen had a recall for fuel rail bolt coming loose after time. I called Volkswagen states recall was completed in May 2021 I bought the car May 2025. I asked Volkswagen rep if they would…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 4 | 17% |
| 2024 Jetta | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 Jetta | 9 | 14% |
| 2020 Jetta | 5 | 10% |
| 2019 Jetta | 25 | 5% |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 Jetta | 28 | 18% |
| 2015 Jetta | 18 | 9% |
| 2014 Jetta | 38 | 10% |
| 2013 Jetta | 34 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.