Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2013. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Jetta Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Jetta Hybrid | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 Jetta HybridMost complaints | 79 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train73
- Engine18
- Electrical system13
- Service brakes10
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Vehicle speed control5
- Air bags4
- Steering2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 2 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 5.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jetta Hybrid · Compact · Premium gasoline | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| 2015 | Jetta Hybrid · Compact · Premium gasoline | 5.6 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Jetta Hybrid.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
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 Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
NHTSA recalls