2017 Volkswagen Jetta Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

21Air Bags complaints

13.3%Of all 158 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE31 · 19.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 19%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM29 · 18.4%

Unspecified / other25 · 15.8%

AIR BAGS21 · 13.3%

Share of the 158 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.

What owners report

“Airbag wiring under front seats deteriorate over time causing an error to the airbag system, disabling the airbags.”NHTSA complaint 11447557 — filed 01/14/2022

“I WAS PARKED AND SUDDENLY MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO START, NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE. AFTER BRINGING IT TO…”NHTSA complaint 11406805 — filed 04/06/2021

“I JUST BOUGHT A USED 2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI A MONTH AGO, AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST ILLUMINATED THIS PAST FRIDAY, ALONG WITH NO STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 11315834 — filed 03/03/2020

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta: 21 of 158 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?

158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.