Volkswagen recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. These vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the block.
What could happen
If the engine seizes, the wheels may suddenly lock up, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will either buy back the vehicle or replace the engine block, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F4.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Jetta 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V070000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 3, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 16, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 25, 2016 to Nov 30, 2016
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 10F4
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 25, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 11, 2026
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 14, 2024
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Sep 6, 2023
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Aug 30, 2023
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Tires Oct 31, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.