Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volkswagen Jetta, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2010 Volkswagen Jetta - 776 complaints in its first 8 years (852 to date)
- 2009 Volkswagen Jetta - 733 complaints in its first 8 years (889 to date)
- 2001 Volkswagen Jetta - 621 complaints in its first 8 years (668 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1992 Volkswagen Jetta - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2018 Volkswagen Jetta - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
- 1997 Volkswagen Jetta - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Volkswagen Jetta | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Jetta | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Jetta | 29 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Jetta | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Jetta | 43 | 43 | 1 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | 69 | 69 | 4 |
| 2020 Volkswagen Jetta | 53 | 53 | 6 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | 549 | 549 | 11 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 31 | 31 | 2 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Jetta | 159 | 156 | 6 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 161 | 149 | 4 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 194 | 175 | 7 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 387 | 344 | 4 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | 517 | 424 | 4 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | 500 | 457 | 5 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 607 | 524 | 7 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 852 | 776 | 4 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 889 | 733 | 6 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 188 | 146 | 4 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 201 | 157 | 4 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 580 | 492 | 4 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | 248 | 185 | 4 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | 231 | 177 | 2 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Jetta | 456 | 367 | 2 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Jetta | 702 | 618 | 5 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta | 668 | 621 | 6 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Jetta | 439 | 396 | 4 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | 349 | 330 | 6 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Jetta | 192 | 178 | 2 |
| 1997 Volkswagen Jetta | 54 | 46 | 1 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Jetta | 31 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Jetta | 220 | 199 | 4 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Jetta | 117 | 111 | 5 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Jetta | 17 | 14 | 4 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Jetta | 30 | 26 | 2 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Jetta | 31 | 15 | 5 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Jetta | 22 | 10 | 5 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Jetta | 28 | 12 | 4 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Jetta | 19 | 15 | 7 |
| 1987 Volkswagen Jetta | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| 1986 Volkswagen Jetta | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | 2025 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 26V138000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. |
| 24V110000 | 2019-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 23V619000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. |
| 23V604000 | 2019-2020 | Electrical System | 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... |
| 22V815000 | 2019-2020 | Tires | 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,... |
| 22V514000 | 2021-2022 | Equipment | 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... |
| 21V492000 | 2020-2021 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 21V038000 | 2021 | Seats | 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. |
| 20V716000 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 20V648000 | 2016-2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 20V505000 | 2020 | Seats | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas... |
| 20V359000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose. |
| 19V879000DO NOT DRIVE | 2019 | Wheels | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. |
| 19V679000 | 2007-2019 | Unknown Or Other | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta... |
| 19V615000 | 2011-2018 | Steering | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen... |
| 19V188000 | 2019 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. |
| 19V110000 | 2019 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit. |
| 18V904000 | 2019 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. |
| 18V824000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. |
| 18V671000 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. |
| 18V406000 | 2003 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis... |
| 17V352000 | 2017 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. |
| 17V137000 | 2017 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. |
| 17V136000 | 2017 | Equipment | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. |
| 17V070000 | 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine. |
| 16V913000 | 2009-2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3... |
| 16V403000 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles,... |
| 15V705000 | 2015-2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. |
| 15V627000 | 2015 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured... |