The 1992 Volkswagen Jetta has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 370,650 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“2025 hrs: traffic was gentle, with trailers on the right and smaller cars and trucks passing on the left that day. I was traveling to crown point from lafayette using highway 65 north (60-65 mph -with the flow of traffic), when 3/4 miles away from reneselaer the accelerator cable froze still…”
“While applying the accelerator pedal it failed to accelerate. After applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal, but it failed. This caused the vehicle to collide into a guard rail. Vehicle was towed to a garage for…”
“While applying the accelerator pedal it failed to accelerate. After applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal, but it failed. This caused the vehicle to collide into a guard rail. Vehicle was towed to a garage for…”
“The vehicle experienced a coolant leak from the heater core. *jb the consumer was driving when a boiling sound was heard coming from the air vent and viewed heavy steam coming from the dash board as well, and when the vents were opened, hot radiator coolant was splashed in the consumers face. *scc…”
“For over a year now, my car will just "die" while I am driving it. I have been in almost 2 accidents now because of it. It doesn't give any warning that it is going to die. I just notice it when the "dumy lights" come on or when I loose my steering. It can happen when the car is hot or cold, at…”
“Heater coil bursted and cooliant came inside of vehicle through dashboard. Dealership wasn't aware of problem, but said that she will call them today.*ak”
“When started vehicle heard a noise, smelled smoke, and vehicle lurged forward. Vehicle finally stopped when rear end collided with the front of a pickup truck parked in the lane. Driver suffered injuries, and vehicle sustained damage. Accident was caused by accelerator cable snapping in half.…”
“Driver was on the highway when the vehicle suddenly lost power and smoke began coming from under the hood and through the fresh air system. The driver pulled off the road, lifted the hood, and found that the wiring harness (platic covering on wires) was melted and on fire. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.