2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2.5 TDI — VIN 3VWST71K46M736967
VIN 3VWST71K46M736967 decodes to a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2.5 TDI sedan/saloon with a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine, assembled in PUEBLA, MEXICO. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2.5 TDI specifications decoded from VIN 3VWST71K46M736967
| VIN | 3VWST71K46M736967 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | Jetta |
| Trim / series | 2.5 TDI |
| Body style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Engine | 1.9L 4-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | PUEBLA, MEXICO |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN DE MEXICO SA DE CV |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER CAR |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 20E064000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
- 14E007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts
- 10V621000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND
- 09V164000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSE
- 07V442000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
How to check VIN 3VWST71K46M736967 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 3VWST71K46M736967 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 3VWST71K46M736967 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2006, VOLKSWAGEN, Jetta, Sedan/Saloon, 1.9L 4-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- Unlock the full vehicle history — Run VIN 3VWST71K46M736967 on cleanvins.com and unlock the $9.99 report for NMVTIS title brands, salvage and total-loss records, odometer trail and ownership count.
What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 3VWST71K46M736967?
VIN 3VWST71K46M736967 is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2.5 TDI built in PUEBLA, MEXICO, according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 3VWST71K46M736967?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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