Hitch And Wiring For A 2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Updated 08/22/2025 | Published 08/21/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$73.55

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Question:

Hello, I am looking to install a trailer hitch and wiring harness on my 2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE. I would like a wiring harness that is plug-and-play if possible, since I would prefer not to cut or splice into the factory wiring. Could you please let me know which wiring harness you recommend for this vehicle? If there are multiple options, I would appreciate your advice on which would be the best fit for reliability and ease of installation. Thank you for your help

asked by: Mark N

Expert Reply:

Hi Mark!

The hitch will depend on if you have the dual exhaust or single exhaust. If you have single exhaust, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11540. For the dual exhaust, you will want the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24978. The Draw-Tite will technically fit either option, but the install is more difficult, so I would go with the Curt if at all possible. Plus the Curt is American made.

Wiring will be a bit more difficult as there were a few issues with the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118791, which is the only possible plug and play option. If the plugs in the back of the light have a 5 pin (like in the included picture), you will be good to go. If you have a 4 pin though, you will need to splice into the wiring with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. There isn't a plug and play option for the 4 pin lights as of yet, unfortunately.

What will you be towing with your Jetta?

expert reply by: Lazer S

Tekonsha 118791 Tail Light Pins
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Mark N.

8/21/2025

Hi, thanks for your response. I’ll just be towing a small flat cargo trailer for trash and other light loads, and most of the time I’ll be using it just for a bike rack. I don’t mind splicing into wiring if needed, but I’d prefer to avoid cutting into factory wires if there’s a cleaner option available. So maybe I should remove the panel and check the wiring connection first? Thank you, Mark

Lazer S.

8/22/2025

@MarkN Definitely go with the Curt # C11540 since you have single exhaust. It is a much easier install and both have the same capacities and receiver size (1-1/4"). I would also double check to see how many pins your lights have. The plug and play wiring will be more expensive, but it is significantly easier to install.

Mark N.

8/21/2025

And it’s a single exhaust version Jetta.