Volkswagen Jetta Tire Pressure

 Sticking with the right tire pressure for your Volkswagen Jetta will ensure a prolonged tire lifespan, safe driving, and the best mileage from your vehicle.

According to the automaker, the recommended tire pressure for the Jetta model is between 32 and 36 psi. However, the ideal value can be as low as 29 psi or as high as 45 psi, depending on your car’s model year, trim, and OEM tire size.

Since Volkswagen Jetta models range from 2005 to 2021, there’s no all-encompassing tire pressure figure. The passenger car is also offered in 27 trims and equipped with eight original equipment tires.

So we have created an exclusive table containing all the available Volkswagen Jetta models, trims, and OEM tire sizes, along with their respective factory-recommended tire pressure.

 

Tire Pressure Table For Volkswagen Jetta Year Models And Trims

		Recommended Tire pressure
Volkswagen Jetta Year Model	Tire Size	Front tire	Rear tire
2021	205/55R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/60R16 92H
	225/45R18 91H
2020	205/55R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/60R16 92H
	225/45R18 91H
2019	205/55R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/60R16 92H
	225/45R18 91H
2018	205/55R16 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92H	38 psi	38 psi
	225/45R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
2017	205/55R16 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92H	38 psi	38 psi
	225/45R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
2016	195/65R15 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/50R17/XL 93H
	205/55R16 91H
	225/40R18/XL 92H	38 psi	38 psi
	225/45R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
2015	195/65R15 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/50R17/XL 93H
	205/55R16 91H
	225/40R18/XL 92H
	225/45R17 91H
2014	195/65R15 91H	29 – 41 psi	29 – 41 psi
	205/50R17/XL 93H	41 psi	41 psi
	205/55R16 91H	32 – 41 psi	32 – 41 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92H	39 psi	39 psi
	225/45R17 91H	32 – 35 psi	32 – 35 psi
2013	195/65R15 91H	32 psi	32 psi
	205/50R17/XL 93H	33 psi	33 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92H	39 psi	39 psi
	225/45R17 91H	33 – 38 psi	33 – 38 psi
2012	195/65R15 91H	32 psi	32 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92Y	39 psi	39 psi
	225/45R17 91H	33 – 38 psi	33 – 38 psi
2011	195/65R15 91H	32 psi	32 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
	225/45R17 91H	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
2010	205/55R16 91H	35 psi	35 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92H
	225/45R17 91H
2009	205/55R16 91H	34 – 35 psi	34 – 35 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92Y	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91W	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
2008	205/55R16 91H	34 psi	34 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92Y	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91W	34 – 35 psi	34 – 35 psi
2007	195/65R15 91H	34 psi	34 psi
	205/55R16 91H
	225/40R18/XL 92Y	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91H	34 – 35 psi	34 – 35 psi
2006	195/65R15 91H	30 psi	41 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 psi	33 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92Y	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91H	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
2005	195/65R15 91H	30 – 36 psi	41 – 45 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 psi	33 psi
	225/40R18/XL 92V	34 psi	42 psi
	225/45R17 90H	30 – 36 psi	41 – 45 psi
	225/45R17 91H	33 psi	33 psi
Wolfsburg Edition	205/55R16 91H	34 – 36 psi	34 – 36 psi
	225/45R17 91W	33 – 35 psi	33 – 35 psi
Value Edition	195/65R15 91H	30 psi	41 psi
SportWagen	205/55R16 91H	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91H	34 – 35 psi	34 – 35 psi
SEL SportWagen	205/55R16 91H	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91H
Sport	225/45R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
SEL	205/55R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
	205/60R16 92H
	225/40R18 92H XL	35 psi	35 psi
	225/45R17 91W	32 – 36 psi	32 – 36 psi
Hybrid SEL	205/50R17 93H XL	33 – 41 psi	33 – 41 psi
	205/55R16 91H	33 – 41 psi	33 – 41 psi
GLS Wagon	195/65R15 91H	36 psi	45 psi
	225/45R17 90H	36 psi	45 psi
GLS	195/65R15 91H
	225/45R17 90H
R-Line	205/55R17 91H	36 psi	36 psi
GLI Autobahn	225/40R18 92Y XL	39 psi	39 psi
	225/45R18 91H	36 psi	36 psi

 

What Happens When You Drive On Underinflated Vw Jetta Tires?

The first and most popular defect that can happen when you drive on underinflated Volkswagen Jetta tires is that you begin to experience poor handling and vehicle performance.

The low tire pressure of the tire causes its sidewall to flex more, leading to more heat generation and quicker tire wear. In addition, OEM Jetta tires with low tire pressure will require more energy to roll, which translates to poor fuel economy.

The worst part is that the rubber contact with the road while driving underinflated tires will reduce, posing a worrying safety hazard because the tire can overheat and blow out.

A close connection exists between low tire pressure and hydroplaning when driving on wet roads. So it is important always to check your tire pressure and then inflate it to the factory-recommended PSI level. But how do you check your tire pressure on your VW Jetta?

 

How to check your Volkswagen Jetta tire pressure

To check your VW Jetta tire pressure, you need a reliable pressure gauge and then use it for all four tires.

I recommend you do this in the morning before driving, as this is when your tires are cold. Checking your tire pressure after driving around the city can give you an inaccurate reading because the tire is now heated up.

While the general ideal tire pressure for the VW Jetta is 32–36 PSI, you can double-check your owner’s manual or the sticker attached to the driver’s side door jamb for exact numbers, as these can vary from model to model and trim size as well.

While you check your tire pressure, remember to inspect your tires.

Give the tread a quick check-over, as you may need a tire rotation. Is the tread cracked or worn? If so, then you need a tire replacement.

 

Is The Volkswagen Jetta Tpms Light Still On?

The TPMS light is designed to illuminate your dash with low tire pressure below the factory-recommended psi level.

However, the light can remain on even after properly inflating the four tires. It is common. It happens mostly during a change in season, especially in colder weather conditions.

This happens because there’s a consistent drop in your tire pressure as the temperature outside decreases.

Conversely, your tire pressure can slightly increase in warmer climates.

A portable tire pressure gauge is handy here, so you should have it when driving. Check the tire pressure at all four tires and re-fill as necessary with an air compressor to the recommended level.

If, after doing this, the light does not go away, then it means your Jetta needs inspection. But before you take it to the mechanic, consider resetting the tire pressure monitoring system light first.

For VW Jetta models, there are two different ways to do this, depending on if your vehicle falls under the sixth-generation (2011 to the 2018 year models) or seventh-generation (2019 to present year models)

Here’s how to do it:

 

Resetting The Tpms Light In Volkswagen Jetta (2011 -The 2018 Year Model)

Step 1: Switch the ignition on.

Step 2: A red-illuminated button will be visible inside the glove compartment.

Step 3: Press and hold the button for two seconds.

Step 4: By now, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System light should disappear, and you have reset the TPMS of your vehicle.

However, the approach is slightly different if you use the VW Jetta models from 2019.

 

Resetting Tpms In Volkswagen Jetta (2019 Year Model To Present)

Step 1: Turn off the vehicle engine and turn on the ignition to the “ON” position, but don’t start the engine.

Step 2: Press the button labelled “CAR” on the audio display

Step 3: Move to the bottom right corner of the touchscreen and click the “Settings” or “Setup” button.

Step 4: On the vehicle settings menu, select “Tires” and then choose “Set.”

Step 5: Hit “Confirm” on the popup confirmation message

Step 6: You reset the light by storing the current tire pressure.

 

Final thought

If you keep your tire pressures within your Jetta model’s recommended factory psi value, you will barely get the exclamation point on your dashboard.

However, even with properly inflated tires, your TPMS light can come on, and the tire’s circumference can change when the tire’s sidewall is damaged, when the tread is damaged, or when the tire is leaking air or has too much air.

In addition, snow chains on tires, an uneven load on the vehicle, or varying size tires or wheels on the rims can also be the culprit.