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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VW2B7AJ7HM257746 · Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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3VW2B7AJ7HM•••••• 2017 Volkswagen JETTA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Volkswagen JETTA build (5 vs 3).

5on this build
156on the model
53builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Steering 1 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash May 2023
My vehicle was involved in a collision in which it hit the back of a 18 wheeler causing major frame damage. None of the airbags deployed
Fuel System Mar 2024
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was running rough and seized. The contact stated that his daughter smelled fuel that was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the intake…
Fuel/propulsion System Jul 2023
Fuel rail failed causing gas leak. Part was previously recalled and fixed, failed for same issue that caused original recall
Electrical System Nov 2019
I have notice since purchasing the car it has issues with mileage and correct has to mileage. I spoke with be when first getting it and the service worker acknowledged the issue but did not fix it. It is still a problem now. You can fill the tank up go a mile down the street and…
Steering Aug 2019
The contact owns a 2017 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice per NHTSA campaign number: 19V615000(electrical system, steering). Upon starting the vehicle, a humming sound was heard from the engine. Once the vehicle was placed into drive, the vehicle…

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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 3VW2B7AJ7HM257746 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.