NHTSA Data Explorer
Volkswagen Jetta
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
10,222
Active records
Recalls
78
Active records
TSBs
3,880
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
19
Injuries
595
Crashes
504
Fires
313
Top reported issues — Volkswagen Jetta
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Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Access/entry issue
Thermal issue
Noise
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
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Braking behavior
Vibration/harshness
Starting behavior
Electrical issue
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Smell
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HVAC behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 24, 2026
Description of Safety Defect The vehicle has experienced significant optical distortion in the driver’s primary line of sight with three separate replacement windshields. The distortion has included noticeable rippling, warping, and a “funhouse” effect that causes straight objects and the surrounding environment to appear distorted when viewed through portions of the windshield directly in front of the driver. Component or system that failed or malfunctioned The affected component is the…
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 24, 2026
Engine light loss of communication between ecm and abs
2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the glass sunroof had exploded outward from the roof. At the time of the failure, the sunroof was closed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 13,000.
2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 17, 2026
Brakes were replaced in 2025 after dealership said there was manufacturer issues with premature wear on the brakes. Same day brakes were replaced they started making grinding noises again. We called the dealership ship and they said it would stop with in a few days never did. Now a year later the the replacement brakes failed on us.
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 13, 2026
Left coil spring suddenly broke while driving at highway speed which could have punctured the tire. This is part of NHTSA 19V188000, however my VIN was not included in VW recall code 42J5.
2022 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 12, 2026
The vehicle is currently experiencing steady coolant loss with no external puddles.My vehicle is at 65,000 miles, placing it just 5,000 miles outside of the 60,000-mile factory powertrain warranty. This specific issue matches the exact symptoms of Volkswagen Technical Service Bulletin #2071245 (Service Action 15-23-01) regarding the premature failure of the factory head gasket.Because this is a well-documented manufacturing defect that VW.
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 9, 2026
Airbags did not deploy..as per police report
2026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 7, 2026
The vehicle says it’s overheating and will go into limp mode it has also been reported that other 2026 Jettas have had the same issue
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 6, 2026
Ignition switch off, safely stop the vehicle” or “Starter system faulty” Error was shown on a hot day. The vehicle turned off
2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Filed Aug 5, 2026
VW 2019 Jetta R-line had rear coil spring failure (cracked) at 55,000mi. VW did have a NTSB recall on 2019 Jettas, however the VIN was not included. At 107,000mi the rear coil spring on the other side failed (cracked). VW dealer indicated replacements are on back-order and they don't know when they will be available. These failed coil springs put the driver/passengers at risk of loss of steering control. The problem was confirmed by dealer. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer,…