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3VW267AJ8GM••••••2016 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Volkswagen JETTA build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
159on the model
62builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedFuel System 3Gasoline 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemfireJan 2022
The contact owned a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 15-25 MPH, she smelled a strong burning gas odor. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact felt an intense heat on her legs. The contact saw a flame on the driver's side of the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemfireJan 2022
My car started on fire as driving to work January 21 2022 at 7:30 am.After researching after the fire Not knowing how and why that happened car had been perfectly fine no warning signs or any difference with the way it drove , I came to find out about fuel rail recall on my car…
SteeringJun 2023
Key stuck in Ignition lock cylinder; stuck in the on position with engine running and cannot switch to the off position to remove ignition key. -ALSO, CAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WITH KEY IN IGNITION- Note: Other complaints for this same issue are listed under: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2019
Key is difficult to remove from the ignition switch after turning off the car. Car has 21,033 miles and dealership found ignition lock cylinder and housing failure on vehicle and advised replacing both. Declined repair and was later contacted with an offer to complete the repair…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2016
The contact rented a 2016 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact violently depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The rental agency was notified of the failure. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VW267AJ8GM232342 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.