2017 Volkswagen Jetta: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Note: (never has any issues before ever as vehicle always maintained and taken directly to vw for maintenance.) /-/———————————————— I was driving: came to a stop: light turned Green proceeded to go through intersection YET VEHICLE. KT NOT MOVE! Put lever into park: turned off car and turned back on : put thr stick BACK INTO DRIVE - NOTHING HAPPENED I GUNNED it BY pushing my foot on the gas VW Jetta ALMOST REDLINED but didnt: was able to get across the interaction as I turned Left . Car sputtered: Car died: CAR CAUGHT FIRE! put fire out with towel: transmission fluid expelled: Car SEIZED ALL MOVEMENT Car would turned on with push start: could put in ALL GEARS BUT WOULD NOT MOVE

Filed Dec 3, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · VA · fire

The fuel rail bolts on the car loosened, one sheered off. Fuel poured from the front end of the car. When the car was started, to be placed on a flatbed the car caught on fire. The car is currently at a mechanics, but has not been repaired. The car could have easily caught on fire while being driven or started any time before or after it actually caught on fire, it was only taken care of quickly as the tow truck driver had a fire extiguisher, we do not carry one in the car. The car had the recall work done in 2021 in Tyson's Corner VA. The dealer refuses speak to us and states that the recall was done and therefore not their issue. The issue was confirmed with the new mechanic. There was one EFC light on the night it started leaking fuel.

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · PA

My Volkswagen Jetta shut off driving down interstate 99 due to major fuel leak (fuel rail bolt broke) I saw Volkswagen had a recall for fuel rail bolt coming loose after time. I called Volkswagen states recall was completed in May 2021 I bought the car May 2025. I asked Volkswagen rep if they would repair it as this is the same issue as the recall obviously it isn’t corrected. This could have been very bad with fuel leaking along a major highway one thing ignited and car would have went in flames. My son could have been seriously injured or even killed! EPC light came on as this was happening. The car is at my local mechanic who advised me to call Volkswagen due to an open recall for this issue. Volkswagen rep states I could take it to Volkswagen dealer to have it looked at but advised it would be at my expense. The only way anything would be done or reviewed if the car caught on fire or someone died. I would like this looked into as I believe vw should pay for my car to be fixed. Since the known problem was not fixed. I don’t have any documentation as my car is still in the process of getting fixed.

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · CA · fire

At around 5am on februaury 7, 2025 I was awoke by my roommate screaming my car was on fire. When I went outside I seen my neighbor and roommate attempting to put out a fire in the engine of my car. My car had been parked for at least 5 hours and was not running. My neighbor stated that he looked out his window and saw flames and ran across the street where he started to extinguish the fire with my water hose until fire and police assistance arrived. There was no one in the car, or around the car, the fire spontaneously started. I had no prior warnings that would be cause for concern of an engine fire. The car burnt to total destruction. It is located at my address. It is available for inspection on request. I am financing the car from shaws auto since 08/23/2024. Shaws auto has been notified of the incident. The firemen stated that it was caused by a manufacturer defect. I am uploading pictures of my car. I am still acquiring official incident reports. Attempted to upload photos of vehicle post fire but to no avail. This incident has taken a significant amount of mental, physical, and spiritual energy in order for me to stay intact. This is my first opportunity at buying a newer car that I was under the expectation that I wouldnt be under constant worry that something was going to go wrong with my car costing me money I dont have. I newer car shouldve brought me at least a few years use before concern for any kind of wear and tear issues arise. This engine fire was not my fault or cause therefore I should be compensated with a car of which ican rely on. I was never notified of any recalls on my car and was not aware of any until after the fire. Had I known there was an urgent recall I would have corrected it.

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Suspension, Tires · MA

We own a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at 55 MPH, he heard a loud Bang noise and experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. We pull over to inspect the vehicle, We did not see any problems with the tires and they looked ok. But there was smoke coming up from the front passenger side. We were able to drive the vehicle another mile before more smoke was coming from under the passenger side. When we pulled over again we realized the right front tire on the passenger side was shredded. We called AAA. replaced the tire with the spare and went home. We called the VW dealer and took the car in. They said it was a front suspension coil spring that broke and punctured the right front tire.