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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWC57BUXMM031148 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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3VWC57BUXMM•••••• 2021 Volkswagen JETTA

This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2021 Volkswagen JETTA build (6 vs 2).

6on this build
66on the model
30builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Electrical System 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Service Brakes May 2026
Vehicle Information: Year: 2021 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta Date of Purchase: March 2022 Approximate Mileage at Time of Incident: 25,000 miles --- NATURE OF COMPLAINT: I am filing this complaint regarding premature and dangerous rear brake pad and rotor wear on my 2021…
Electrical System Jun 2025
Shifting vehicle into reverse, turns of back up camera, then shifting into drive camera remains on for a set period of time, if shifted back into reverse as camera turns off, camera will not come back on. Android Auto was being used
Unknown Or Other Feb 2024
UNKNOWN. I was driving from Alabama to Atlanta [XXX]. Pouring rain but no hail, no thunder nor lighting. I was not around nor under an overpass and my sunroof spontaneously shatters. I just bought this vehicle 2 weeks ago at Carmax. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…
Service Brakes Sep 2025
The rear brake pads on my 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have worn out prematurely twice by 20,000 miles. The first replacement occurred at only 8,006 miles in April 2023. At that time, Volkswagen acknowledged the problem and provided “goodwill” coverage of 50% since my vehicle was only…
Service Brakes Mar 2024
I replaced the rear brakes on this vehicle at 16,000 miles due to them prematurely wearing out and the were covered under an extended warranty due to known issue. I took the vehicle in for an oil change at 28,871 miles and was told the rear brakes were down to 2mm and needed to…
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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 3VWC57BUXMM031148 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.