2017 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a…”
filed Jul 14, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle, entering the vehicle through the A/C vents. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact was…”
filed Mar 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leakCampaign 20V648000 · Oct 21, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Jetta | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 Jetta | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Jetta | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Jetta | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 Jetta | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 Jetta | 31 | 3% |
| 2008 Jetta | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 Jetta | 6 | 3% |
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.