Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
1980-2027 · 48 model years
Volkswagen Jetta Problems by year
Owners have filed 10,420 complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta across 48 model years, and it has 86 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (711), while 1984, 1986, 2027 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 10,420
- Recalls
- 86
- Crashes
- 510
- Fires
- 322
- Injuries
- 609
- Deaths
- 19
Jetta complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | A |
| 2025 | 34 | 2 | C |
| 2024 | 46 | 0 | B |
| 2023 | 43 | 0 | B |
| 2022 | 43 | 1 | A |
| 2021 | 71 | 4 | C |
| 2020 | 54 | 6 | A |
| 2019 | 553 | 11 | F |
| 2018 | 32 | 3 | A |
| 2017 | 160 | 7 | C |
| 2016 | 162 | 5 | C |
| 2015 | 194 | 8 | C |
| 2014 | 388 | 5 | D |
| 2013 | 518 | 6 | F |
| 2012 | 527 | 8 | F |
| 2011 | 640 | 10 | F |
| 2010 | 875 | 5 | F |
| 2009 | 905 | 7 | F |
| 2008 | 190 | 6 | C |
| 2007 | 201 | 6 | C |
| 2006 | 580 | 6 | F |
| 2005 | 248 | 7 | D |
| 2004 | 233 | 5 | D |
| 2003 | 463 | 4 | F |
| 2002 | 711 | 7 | F |
| 2001 | 677 | 7 | F |
| 2000 | 451 | 5 | F |
| 1999 | 354 | 7 | F |
| 1998 | 194 | 3 | C |
| 1997 | 141 | 2 | C |
| 1996 | 183 | 2 | C |
| 1995 | 223 | 6 | D |
| 1994 | 120 | 7 | C |
| 1993 | 17 | 6 | A |
| 1992 | 30 | 4 | A |
| 1991 | 32 | 7 | A |
| 1990 | 23 | 7 | A |
| 1989 | 30 | 5 | A |
| 1988 | 20 | 8 | A |
| 1987 | 19 | 4 | A |
| 1986 | 14 | 3 | A |
| 1985 | 13 | 4 | A |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | A |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | A |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | A |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | A |
Most common Jetta problems
Volkswagen Jetta recalls 86
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles...
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master...
Latest Jetta complaints
On November 10, 2026, while driving my leased Volkswagen Jetta on a public roadway, the vehicle unexpectedly applied its brakes and came to a stop despite there being no visible obstruction ahead. The vehicle appeared to detect an obstacle that was not present. I suspect a malfunction involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Collision Warning system, although the exact cause is UNKNOWN. This unexpected stop created a serious safety hazard, potentially exposing me and other motorists to a rear-end...
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or t-bone collision, as it stopped me in the middle of the intersection. I am concerned that this could happen again while driving in traffic. Since leasing the vehicle in March 2025, I have also experienced ongoing acceleration hesitation, delayed throttle response, unpredictable lunging or surging, and unusual transmission behavior. I previously reported these issues to a Volkswagen dealership and was told the behavior was normal. No defect was confirmed to my knowledge. The November 10 braking incident has not yet been reproduced or inspected by a dealership or independent service center. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has also been subject to multiple recalls, although I do not know whether any are related to this incident. Whether a dashboard warning appeared immediately before the unexpected braking is UNKNOWN. The cause of the malfunction remains UNKNOWN. I am reporting this incident because I believe the vehicle may have a serious safety-related defect that puts drivers and other road users at risk.
The temperlite glass between the windshield and moonroof on my rental 2025 VW Jetta SE cracked and almost shattered. It's a rock chip prone area and VW installed a temperlite glass instead of laminated. Other manufacturers have metal panels instead.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the EPS, steering, and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was scheduled to be diagnosed and repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
My transmission was stuck in sport 4th gear on the highway at high speed. The remote start tells me the car started but it doesn't. Most days I get an alert stating remote command failed. My radio goes out for no reason and I need to power cycle. My suspension rattles as if its going to fall off and my steering wheel seems a little crooked. I bought the car brand new and it has 400 miles on it.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta. While the vehicle was in Drive, it moved in reverse without the driver selecting reverse., this happened when the driver stopped to take a parking ticket in the garage on a slope. The driver again moved the dear to parking and back to drive but same thing happened. Ultimately, driver switched off the ignition and started the car again and drive mode worked
EVAP N80 purge valve failed under 34,000 miles. Dealer refused to cover due to time elapsed. Replaced out-of-pocket due to predatory dealership repair pricing for a known manufacturing defect.
Questions about the Volkswagen Jetta
Which Volkswagen Jetta years have the most problems?
Which Volkswagen Jetta years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volkswagen Jetta problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2,214), engine & cooling (2,014), transmission & drivetrain (1,666) most often.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA lists 86 recalls across all Volkswagen Jetta model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data