The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 recalls, with multiple overlapping fire risks: a plastic tab on the windshield washer fluid reservoir can chafe through a nearby fuel supply line, and a fuel line clamp in the engine compartment may not be seated properly, either of which can leak fuel and start a fire. Both of these fuel-related issues affect 2.5L engine-equipped models. On the drivetrain side, screws securing the driveshaft cover plate may not have been properly tightened during assembly and can loosen over time, producing a knocking sound and eventually allowing the driveshaft to detach from the gearbox, which can damage the gearbox housing. There is also a lighting compliance issue where headlamp aiming caps may be missing or misinstalled, affecting the ability to properly adjust headlight aim.
At a glance
What can fail
A plastic tab on the windshield washer reservoir or a power steering clamp may rub against the fuel supply line under the hood, potentially damaging it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line if needed, remove the plastic tab or reposition the clamp, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fastening screws on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. Over time, these screws can loosen and potentially cause the driveshaft to detach from the gearbox.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace them at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driveshaft cover plate screws may be insufficiently tightened, allowing them to loosen during driving. A loose driveshaft can detach from the gearbox, damage the gearbox housing, and cause oil leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace them if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlamp aiming caps may be missing or installed incorrectly, preventing proper adjustment of headlamp aim as required by safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and install or reposition headlamp aiming caps to ensure correct adjustment capability.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A small plastic tab on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may rub against the fuel supply line under the hood, potentially damaging it.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove the plastic tab and inspect the fuel supply line, replacing it if damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A plastic tab on the windshield washer reservoir may rub against the fuel supply line under the hood, causing it to wear and leak fuel over time.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect and replace the fuel supply line if needed, and remove the plastic tab from the washer reservoir.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fuel supply line clamp in the engine compartment may be improperly positioned and leak fuel, which could ignite if exposed to a heat source.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line clamp and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
