2016 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems
35 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My vehicle has started to hesitate when I try to accelerate randomly. It doesn't happen every time I drive but it happens multiple times per week. I will press my gas, and my car will hesitate, I hear it revving but my rpms go nowhere. It's almost like it's not catching. This will occur for around 5 seconds, leaving me incapable of moving. It has left me stuck in the middle of intersections, taking unsafe turns out of parking lots, etc. It is a very scary issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The ignition, the check engine, the ABS, and the camshaft warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle started temporarily and shut off after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the residence.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 44 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints