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Campaign 10V621 Posted December 10, 2010 228,236 units

2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta/Beetle/Rabbit Recall 10V621: Fuel

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V621 covers 228,236 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles for fuel-line chafing. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.

Volkswagen is recalling 228,236 2006-2010 Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles with 2.5L engines because underhood parts can chafe a fuel supply line. If a leak develops near an ignition source, the vehicle faces a fire risk, and the Volkswagen dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The underhood fuel supply line on 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles carries gasoline from the tank area toward the engine. It has to stay routed clear of nearby parts because vibration, heat, and normal engine movement put pressure on anything that touches it.

On Jetta and Rabbit vehicles, a small plastic tab on the windshield washer fluid reservoir can rub against the fuel line. On Beetle vehicles, a clamp on a power steering hydraulic hose can sit in the wrong position and rub against the same type of fuel line. That contact wears the outside of the line. If the line is damaged deeply enough, gasoline can leak under the hood.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, see, or feel the chafing before the fuel line is already damaged.

Who's affected?

Covers three Volkswagen nameplates across the 2006-2010 model years, all tied to the same fuel system component.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system
2006 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system
2010 Volkswagen Beetle fuel system
2009 Volkswagen Beetle fuel system
2006 Volkswagen Beetle fuel system
Units affected228,236

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.

What's the safety risk?

Fuel-line chafing can let fuel leak under the hood. If that fuel reaches an ignition source, the result is a fire risk. Schedule the recall inspection soon and ask the dealer how to handle the vehicle before the appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, or Rabbit is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask whether recall number 10V621 is open for your VIN.
  3. Ask the dealer about the free underhood fuel-line inspection and repair that fixes chafing from the washer-reservoir tab or power-steering hose clamp.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one, and give the service desk recall number 10V621 when you schedule.
  5. Avoid parking near ignition sources if you smell fuel, and have the vehicle inspected before driving again.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician inspects the underhood fuel line and replaces it if damage or contact risk is found. Depending on the model, the technician also removes the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or checks the power steering hydraulic hose fastening clamp and adjusts it into the correct position. The dealer repair is free under the recall once available for the VIN.

Timeline

December 10, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
January 31, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V621?

Recall 10V621 covers 228,236 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles with 2.5L engines. Underhood parts can chafe a fuel supply line, creating a fuel leak risk. Volkswagen dealers inspect the fuel line, replace it if needed, and correct the chafing source for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, or Rabbit is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V621. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and ask for the underhood fuel line inspection and related chafing correction. Reference recall number 10V621 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Volkswagen says this service is performed free of charge. A franchised Volkswagen dealer will inspect the underhood fuel line, replace it if needed, and correct the related tab or clamp issue.

What is the safety risk in recall 10V621?

The safety risk is a fuel leak under the hood. If the washer reservoir tab or power steering hose clamp chafes the fuel supply line, fuel leakage can develop. Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair.

What if I bought my Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, or Rabbit used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Volkswagen letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer with recall number 10V621.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V621000
Volkswagen customer service1-800-822-8987
NHTSA recall #10V621
NHTSA recall # (full)10V621000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →