Recall 17V136 affects 797 2017 Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle vehicles for incorrect tire information labels. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
Volkswagen is recalling 797 2017 Jetta and Beetle vehicles because the tire information label lists incorrect information that can lead an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading can affect handling or damage tires, increasing crash risk, and Volkswagen dealers will install a corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire information label on the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle tells the driver how much load the vehicle is built to carry. That label matters because passengers and cargo add weight, and the driver relies on the printed limit to avoid overloading the vehicle.
On affected vehicles, the label shows incorrect load information. Volkswagen traced the issue to the way vehicle weight was calculated during production, where actual weight can differ from the value used for the label. If the real vehicle weight is higher than the printed value assumes, the vehicle has less remaining load capacity than the label tells the driver.
The problem is the label, not a part that makes noise or triggers a warning light. There is no warning sign before failure. Owners would not know from driving feel alone that the printed load information is wrong.
Who's affected?
Covers Jetta and Beetle models from the 2017 model year, both tied to the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Beetle | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 797 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Overloading the vehicle can change handling or damage a tire, which increases the risk of a crash. Until the corrected tire information label is installed, use extra care with passengers and cargo and follow the dealer's guidance on load limits. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta or Beetle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free corrected tire information label installation, which fixes the incorrect loading information.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one, or reference recall number 17V136 and Volkswagen recall 01B9 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until the label is corrected; the wrong loading information increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician installs a corrected tire information label on the affected 2017 Jetta and Beetle vehicles. The label gives the driver the correct tire and loading information, which helps prevent overloading tied to the recall. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Volkswagen. Volkswagen is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket label work is not handled through a separate reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| March 2, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V136?
Recall 17V136 covers 797 2017 Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle vehicles with an incorrect tire information label. The wrong label information can lead the operator to overload the vehicle. Volkswagen dealers will install a corrected tire information label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Volkswagen Jetta or Beetle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V136. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the corrected tire information label installation. Reference recall 17V136 or Volkswagen recall number 01B9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Volkswagen dealers will install the corrected tire information label free of charge, and this recall repair has been available since March 30, 2017.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle overloading because the tire information label is wrong. Overloading can affect vehicle handling or damage the tires, increasing crash risk. The fix is a corrected label installed by a franchised Volkswagen dealer for free.
What if I bought this Volkswagen used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta or Beetle is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and reference recall 17V136.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V136000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V136 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V136000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →