3 complaints reported

2018 Volkswagen Jetta FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Feb 2026

The car makes a loud popping/ clicking sound in the back of the car (near exhaust) whenever I accelerate or let off the gas.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Feb 2026
Mar 2025

Engine stalled and car emitted fuel smell and leaked from engine area. Vehicle towed to shop. Mechanic found fuel leak near Cylinder #4. Removed intake manifold and found fuel rail loose and leaking from #4 injector. Left upper fuel rail retaining bolt was broken and left lower bolt was loose.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Oct 2024

Car's warning lights came on with initial start, followed by strong fuel smell. Shut off engine and walked around car to find large puddle of fuel coming from engine compartment under fuel rail.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Oct 2024

Trend Over Time

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Quick Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta has 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.