NHTSA Data Explorer

Volkswagen Jetta

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

10,497

Active records

Recalls

79

Active records

TSBs

3,980

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

605

Crashes

514

Fires

319

Top reported issues — Volkswagen Jetta

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Operating state

3,557

Condition issue

3,306

Reporting mechanism

2,008

Engine behavior

1,854

Performance issue

1,454

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,149

Safety restraint issue

1,081

Access/entry issue

854

Thermal issue

835

Noise

824

Fluid issue

814

Safety restraint behavior

601

Driver assistance issue

545

Lighting behavior

542

Braking behavior

484

Vibration/harshness

447

Starting behavior

436

Electrical issue

409

Powering on/off behavior

379

Infotainment behavior

316

Smell

229

Steering behavior

184

Wiper/washer behavior

126

HVAC behavior

107

Recent change

90

Ride/handling behavior

75

Communication/network issue

70

Electrified system issue

55

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 22, 2026


The vehicle wouldn't start and upon closer inspection some fluid was underneath the vehicle and there was a strong smell of gas. We had the car towed the following morning to a repair shop and were informed there was a fuel leak from behind the intake manifold. The service technician found two loose fuel rail bolts and one missing fuel rail bolt which caused the fuel rail to come out of the engine. Prior to the vehicle not starting, we had no warning lights or symptoms that indicated there was…

2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 22, 2026


> The fuel/propulsion system experienced continuous refueling difficulties characterized by premature nozzle shut-offs and trapped air in the fuel tank, preventing normal refueling operations. This ongoing malfunction creates potential safety hazards during vehicle operation and roadside refueling. UNKNOWN if reproduced or confirmed by a dealership, and the vehicle has not yet been formally inspected by manufacturer representatives, police, or insurance. No warning lamps or dashboard messages…

2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 17, 2026


My rear breaks needed replacement at 18k miles, after some research online it is apparent other owners of the 2024 VW Jetta have experienced issues with their brakes needing replacement early. At around 37k miles the engine light for my car turned on and the car began having acceleration issues. I brought my car to a dealership as it was under warranty, and bought brand new, that was about three months ago. Neither the dealership or VW technicians have been able to identify the issue. Again,…

2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


My ignition just stopped working I believe that there was a recall on the ignition but I'm just not sure

2017 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 14, 2026


I was driving on Monday XXX when my car started to smoke and smell of fumes. The EPC light came on and my car was stuttering, so I immediately pulled over and turned off the car. When I got out I noticed a large pool of gas under the front of the car. I called a tow truck who brought it to Crew VW in [XXX] who diagnosed to car with broken fuel rail bolts which caused the fuel injectors to pop and fuel to leak. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…

2024 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 12, 2026


Told to replace brakes and rotors at 13000 miles. Out of pocket Took my car in with 3-4000 miles and asked same shop to look into brake issues rear brakes and was told the was no issue. Rear wheels were always black form brake pads being torn to shreds. I would have been way within warranty range, to address issue but they told me there was no issue, when they clearly knew that there was a issue!

2025 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 12, 2026


I am not sure. My brakes are making noise. I made multi complaints to dealer and vw. I saw owner with the same car and he had the same problem. Please look into this. Something is wrong with brakes on VWs

2020 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 10, 2026


On September 25th 2026, while driving my 2020 Volkswagen Jetta south on Route 12, the driver-front wheel completely separated from the vehicle while in motion. The vehicle suffered an immediate loss of structural control, and the undercarriage dropped directly onto the roadway, causing extensive mechanical, structural and body damage. A subsequent post-incident inspection by a certified Volkswagen dealership (NYE Volkswagen of Rome) revealed that the bolt holes on the wheel hub assembly were…

2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 8, 2026


I am reporting an unsafe vehicle release and failed recall remedy by Findlay Volkswagen Henderson regarding NHTSA Campaign Number 16V913000 (Volkswagen Campaign 45F2) on my 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The dealership closed out the safety recall on October 7, 2026, via Invoice #485977, claiming the repair was finalized. However, their paperwork is explicitly non-compliant. Page 1 bills out an outdated, uncorrected factory part number (1K0-907-375-AH), completely violating the 45F2 safety protocol…

2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Filed Oct 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with low pressure in the transmission and the mechanic associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.