NHTSA Complaint #11708912 — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708912
Vehicle	2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 23, 2025
Date Filed	January 5, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

the auxiliary heater had burned through the heat shield and melted into the cabin causing a small fire and now some smoke to enter the cabin

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