From the model year 2000 to 2021 the Volkswagen Jetta has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. However, all of its engines are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain (2000 - 2021)
Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference	Service Interval
2021	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2021	2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2020	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2020	2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2019	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2019	2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2018	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2018	2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2017	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2017	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2017	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2016	1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2016	1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2016	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2016	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2015	1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2015	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2015	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2015	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2014	1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2014	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2014	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2014	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2014	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2013	1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2013	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2013	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2013	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2013	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2012	1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2012	1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2012	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2012	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2012	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2011	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2011	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2011	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2010	2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2010	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2010	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2010	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2009	2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2009	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2009	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2008	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2008	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2007	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2007	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2006	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles

2006	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2006	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2005	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2005	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2005	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2005	2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2004	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2004	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2004	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2004	2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2003	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2003	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2003	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2003	2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2002	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2002	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2002	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2002	2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2001	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2001	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2001	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2001	2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2000	1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2000	1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2000	2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k miles
2000	2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime

Timing Belt Replacement Costs

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TimingBeltInfo.com is a website designed to quickly find the timing belt (or chain) information for your vehicle.

Understanding the timing system in your vehicle or a possible purchase can save you money and headaches in the long run.

When in doubt, always consult with a professional mechanic.

Also, you can consult the vehicle's owner's manual.

Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (2000 - 2021)