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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of all 248 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 89,150 miles.

Fuel System complaints
21
8% of 248
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
89,150 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2005 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 10, 2005, latest Mar 5, 2021.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month1Jun 2005Jun 2006Dec 2008Jul 2010May 2013Sep 2015Aug 2019
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Mar 2021; peak Jun 2005 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

  1. NHTSA 05V305000Jul 5, 2005Fuel System39,583 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l gasoline engine, a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could cause a fuel leak.

    Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the position of the engine compartment fuel supply line clamp and, if necessary, replace the clamp. The recall began on july 11, 2005. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

  2. NHTSA 04V586000Dec 15, 2004Fuel System19,284 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel

    On certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the diesel pump. The recall began on february 8, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Fuel System complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200521 (8%)
  2. 200623 (4%)
  3. 20078 (4%)
  4. 200810 (5%)
  5. 2009307 (35%)
  6. 2010303 (36%)
  7. 2011166 (27%)
  8. 201280 (16%)
  9. 201343 (8%)
  10. 201442 (11%)
  11. 201520 (10%)
  12. 201635 (22%)
  13. 201741 (26%)
  14. 20188 (26%)
  15. 201929 (5%)
  16. 20205 (10%)
  17. 20219 (13%)
  18. 20223 (7%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20244 (9%)
  21. 20254 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 89,150 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most fuel system complaints (307), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta concern the fuel system: 05V305000 and 04V586000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.