NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen Jetta

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

10,199

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

592

Crashes

500

Fires

313

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Jetta

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Operating state

3,512

Condition issue

3,073

Reporting mechanism

1,930

Engine behavior

1,787

Performance issue

1,371

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,110

Safety restraint issue

1,050

Access/entry issue

842

Thermal issue

810

Noise

804

Fluid issue

771

Safety restraint behavior

584

Lighting behavior

526

Driver assistance issue

504

Braking behavior

468

Vibration/harshness

441

Starting behavior

421

Electrical issue

380

Powering on/off behavior

342

Infotainment behavior

294

Smell

225

Steering behavior

180

Wiper/washer behavior

119

HVAC behavior

104

Recent change

86

Ride/handling behavior

67

Communication/network issue

58

Electrified system issue

50

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I bought car back in June or July 2024. Since then Ive had issues with vehicle. Bad breaks, bad wheel bearings that were replaced & car just never drove smooth. Since buying car & driving it around for months I have felt a jerk/pull when in drive mode from 0mi when stepping on gas. The Engine has completely shutt off at random at a light when in drive mode & Ive had to put in parking & restart engine while making a right hand turn & while pulling into a parking lot. I notified dealer & taken…

2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistant defective and has been confirmed by dealership 3 attempts of repair with VW dealership where vehicle was purchased new have not been successful SOS box has flashing red light indicating issue VW dealership is stopped by manufacturer to continue repairs as they are unable to resolve issue Car was purchased in January 2024, has 20k miles and is within bumper to bumper warranty Issue occurred in December 2025 and first repair attempt in January…

2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 17, 2026


My 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has about 14,429 miles, driven almost entirely on the highway between two Texas cities, with little city traffic and no mountain driving. The rear brakes are wearing out far faster than normal. At a dealer inspection on June 15, 2026, the rear linings measured 1 mm and 2 mm, nearly gone, while the front linings still measured 10 mm. This is the reverse of normal wear, since the fronts do most of the braking and should wear first. The vehicle is available for…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 17, 2026


EPC light comes on and vehicle starts losing power while driving, you lose all acceleration. Check engine light has also illuminated I have taken in to have repairs done on this same issue 4 times in a span of owing this car for 7 months, this vehicle has become unreliable and a safety hazard while driving. They have replaced battery replaced ignition coils replaced EVAP valve reset my computer software updated my computers. I have spent a ton of money on this car for a repair that is…

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 14, 2026


A microswitch malfunction. My car will not lock and while I am driving it there is clicking on the doors for locking and unlocking. My night lights will not shut off when I park the vehicle. There is a pinging noise when the vehicle is shut off and in park and the door is open with no lights on.

2022 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 10, 2026


1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle experienced a failure related to the steering wheel assembly that caused the Travel Assist Not Currently Available warning to appear while driving. The issue affected the operation of the vehicle's driver assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control and Travel Assist functions. An authorized Volkswagen dealership diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed that the steering wheel…

2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 9, 2026


There is a noticable whine from the transmission or torque converted between 1000-2000 RPM that does not vary with speed and noticable when lightky pressing gas pedal on 8th geer. This happens only when transmission is waremed up and indicates an issue with 2025 Volkswagen tranmissions. I am afraid to drive it, because it can go bad in the highway and cause crash. Volkswagen dealers and manufacturer ignore this issues and state that all Jetta's make that hormonic whine. This is not normal and…

2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The vehicle is a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta (VIN [XXX]). The primary malfunction appears to involve the vehicle's electrical and starting system. The vehicle intermittently displays a Starter System Faulty warning message and has shut off unexpectedly while driving, particularly during periods of hot weather. The exact failed component has not been definitively identified, but the symptoms are consistent with an ignition switch or electrical system defect. The vehicle is available for inspection…

2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


I buckled my 2.5 year old daughter into her carseat and secured the magnetic chest clip. It very easily popped back open WITHOUT pressing the buttons. I attempted to get it to securely close several times and with light pressure it opens back up. This is extremely unsafe as it would likely not stay clipped in a crash or a child could very easily open the chest clip. After a quick online search, it appears that several others have had this issue. I just noticed it yesterday but I have no idea…

2022 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Jun 7, 2026


Travel assist unavailable warning comes on several time a minute with a visual indicator and loud chime. Very distracting while driving. Known issue to VW

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.