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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWD17AJ5FM226147 · Checked Sep 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3VWD17AJ5FM•••••• 2015 Volkswagen JETTA

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185on the model
66builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Power Train 1 Air Bags 1 Seats 1

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Exterior Lighting Mar 2023
I purchased a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta from North Coast Auto Mall on March 19, 2023 and the following day several issues went wrong with the vehicle like: The car reeked of gasoline, oil and engine lights came on, driver side head light blew out. Also, I was told that the car had…
Steering Feb 2021
Both my front tires unraveled on separate occasions within a months timeframe on the inside wheel well. I was driving and I heard some loud noise and noticed the tire and when removed there was metal showing all along the inside of the tire and about a foot of unraveled rubber…
Electrical System Jan 2021
The airbag light for the passenger seat indicates that a passenger is not there when there is. It will start blinking randomly, sometimes registering them and sometimes not. This happens while driving or while stationary
Power Train Mar 2020
My wiring harness was replaced as my car was in limp mode. 2 and half weeks later my light comes back on and after driving it to work one day it didn't feel right so I had it towed. At time of towing noticed I was leaking fluid. Turns out it was transmission fluid and I need a…

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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 3VWD17AJ5FM226147 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.