Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain? (2000 - 2023)

The Volkswagen Jetta has had both timing belts and timing chains over it's lifespan. Check the table below to see the data for your model year.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volkswagen Jetta.

Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2022 - 2023	1.5L	timing belt	interference
2012 - 2021	1.4L	timing belt	interference
2009 - 2021	2.0L, 2.0L Turbo (gas)	timing chain	interference
2012 - 2017	1.8L	timing chain	interference
2009 - 2015	2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference
2005 - 2014	2.5L	timing chain	interference
2000 - 2005	1.8L	timing belt	interference
2000 - 2006	1.9L	timing belt	interference
2000 - 2006	1.9L	timing belt	interference
2000 - 2008	2.0L	timing belt	interference
2000 - 2004	2.8L	timing chain	interference

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.5L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.5L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

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2022 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.5L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.5L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2021 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2020 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2020 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2019 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2019 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2018 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L Turbo engine has a timing belt while the 2.0L engine has a timing chain. Both have an interference engine.

2018 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2017 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L turbo engine has a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L turbo engine has a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2015 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel turbo engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L and 2.0L gas turbo engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2013 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2012 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.4L and 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.8L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
1.4L Hybrid Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2011 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2009 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta with 2.0L diesel engines have a timing belt while the 2.0L and 2.5L gas engines have a timing chain. All have an interference engines.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing chain	interference	lifetime

2008 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. Both have interference engines.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2007 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. Both have interference engines.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2006 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with a 2.0L engine or 1.9L diesel has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k

2005 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.5L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.5L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2004 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2002 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2002 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2001 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k

2000 Volkswagen Jetta - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta with a 1.8L, 1.9L diesel or 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 2.8L engines have a timing chain. All are interference engines.

2000 Volkswagen Jetta Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval
2.8L	timing chain	interference	lifetime
2.0L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k
1.9L Turbodiesel	timing belt	interference	60k
1.8L Turbo	timing belt	interference	60k