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Volkswagen Jetta

Model years 1981–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011. Fewest complaints: 1990, 1992, 1993.

10,008owner complaints
79recall campaigns
16,883service bulletins
46model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’93’96’99’01’02’05’08’11’14’17’20’23’26668’90’93’96’99’01’02’05’08’11’14’17’20’23’26668

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%1.6%3.3%’86’90’92’97’99’01’03’05’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’26’270.0%0.0%1.6%3.3%’86’91’97’00’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’26’270.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Jetta6100 · 0
2025 Jetta302254 · 0
2024 Jetta4601232 · 1
2023 Jetta4302371 · 0
2022 Jetta4313521 · 0
2021 Jetta6944033 · 0
2020 Jetta5464631 · 0
2019 Jetta5491169619 · 3
2018 Jetta3126011 · 0
2017 Jetta160662718 · 3
2016 Jetta161478518 · 5
2015 Jetta194710428 · 1
2014 Jetta3874150420 · 2
2013 Jetta5184150012 · 3
2012 Jetta5005144824 · 6
2011 JettaMost complaints6077130027 · 9
2010 JettaMost complaints8524109823 · 5
2009 JettaMost complaints8896102931 · 8
2008 Jetta18845964 · 4
2007 Jetta201450611 · 7
2006 JettaMost complaints580447315 · 6
2005 Jetta24843928 · 14
2004 Jetta231225415 · 20
2003 Jetta456223325 · 70
2002 JettaMost complaints702524231 · 71
2001 JettaMost complaints668624040 · 12
2000 Jetta439423627 · 14
1999 Jetta349615933 · 9
1998 Jetta19227411 · 8
1997 Jetta541633 · 1
1996 Jetta311442 · 0
1995 Jetta22044221 · 11
1994 Jetta1175297 · 6
1993 Jetta174290 · 0
1992 Jetta302154 · 3
1991 Jetta315162 · 0
1990 Jetta22521 · 1
1989 Jetta28411 · 2
1988 Jetta19711 · 2
1987 Jetta18311 · 1
1986 Jetta14211 · 0
1985 Jetta13311 · 0
19841100 · 0
19830100 · 0
19820100 · 0
19810300 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system2,144
  • Power train1,618
  • Engine1,084
  • Engine and engine cooling899
  • Air bags844
  • Unknown or other806
  • Fuel/propulsion system605
  • Visibility535

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 989 Jetta vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 537 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023631
2022610
202132146
202032134
2019905511
201815153
201782406
201684386
201551262
201472337
201369245
201265286
201158287
201033184
200935153
200828175
200734226
200648319
200523115
200424215
2003312510
200223239
200116126
20001585
1999871
1998430
1997130
1996210
1991110
1990110

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 14 of 17 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 DR ICE FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20262026 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 DR N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20252025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20242024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20232023 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20222022 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.0 %
20212021 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.1 %
20202020 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.1 %
20192019 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.1 %
20182018 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.1 %
20172017 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.1 %
20162016 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.1 %
20152015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.1 %
20142014 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.1 %
20132013 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20122012 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %
20112011 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆12.1 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 31 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 5.4–10.1 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AS88.25.97.2169
2025Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AS88.46.17.4174
2024Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AS87.95.76.9162
2023Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AS87.75.76.8159
2022Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AS87.75.76.8159
2021Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.M67.95.86.9162
2020Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.AS87.85.97.0162
2019Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.AS87.85.97.0162
2017Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.M58.35.97.2168
2016Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.M58.35.97.2168
2015Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.AS69.36.37.9182
2014Jetta Turbo Hybrid · Compact · Premium gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.AM75.65.25.4124
2013Jetta Turbo Hybrid · Compact · Premium gasoline1.4 L, 4 cyl.AM75.55.15.4124
2012Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.17.38.9205
2011Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.47.29.0207
2010Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.07.58.9205
2009Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.38.19.3214
2008Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.68.29.6221
2007Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.68.29.6221
2006Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS610.88.29.6221
2005Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.38.29.9228
2004Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.38.29.9228
2003Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.18.19.7223
2002Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.08.29.7223
2001Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.08.39.8225
2000Jetta · Compact · Premium gasoline1.8 L, 4 cyl.M511.18.39.8225
1999Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.58.310.1232
1998Jetta · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.58.310.1232
1997Jetta Diesel · Compact · Diesel1.9 L, 4 cyl.M58.46.67.6205
1996Jetta GL Diesel · Compact · Diesel1.9 L, 4 cyl.M58.46.67.6205
1995Jetta GL Diesel · Compact · Diesel1.9 L, 4 cyl.M58.46.67.6205

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

566 Jetta cars are on the New Zealand register; 72% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2017202
2016101
201516016
201419017
201322022
201212110
2011615
201027423
2009552826
2008862062
20071202892
200617448122
2005201
2003101
1995101
1994101
1991202
199013100
1989211
1988202
1987101
1982110

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

6,692 Jetta cars are on Dutch roads; 13% arrived later as imports, and 88 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
201628100%€36,225
20153373%€31,026
201412526%€29,228
20131,4254%€32,230
201256116%€27,222
201164317%€27,000
201023315%€25,790
200929410%€26,875
20084056%€26,789
20077416%€33,535
20068027%€31,503
20057621%—
199111914%€16,419
199013810%—
1989847%—
19888612%—
198714815%—
198619336%—
198515123%—
198414327%—
198314324%—
19829536%—
19812665%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

8,436 Jetta cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 79% petrol, 21% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20181597,000 km
2017291122,000 km
2016331134,000 km
2015381150,000 km
2014385169,000 km
2013457183,000 km
2012813196,000 km
20111,065216,000 km
2010467211,000 km
2009360234,000 km
2008756272,000 km
20071,053254,000 km
20061,587261,000 km
2005278267,000 km
199125225,000 km
199049282,000 km
198919277,000 km
198827251,000 km
198716203,000 km
198619220,000 km
19859258,000 km
198414272,000 km
198313187,000 km
19826186,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 377 Jetta cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 6 of those collisions were fatal and 82 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
202553014
202467219
202372116
202295118
202190215

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

14,157 Jetta cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20255—
202421
20235—
20223—
20214—
20204—
201991
201830—
20173848
20161,05721
20151,56743
20141,29566
20131,397110
20121,471183
20111,086152
2010629121
2009955249
20081,320427
20071,621912
20061,070894
20051722
200452
200323
200211
200102
200002
199412
1992116
199146175
199039193

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

15,080 Jetta cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 65% passed first time, against 63% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
201735275%82%52,400 mi
201680076%79%65,200 mi
20151,17673%75%73,900 mi
20141,06169%72%86,400 mi
20131,12768%68%94,200 mi
20121,28065%66%106,200 mi
20111,00165%63%110,700 mi
201074764%60%110,800 mi
20091,23263%59%111,600 mi
20081,85162%57%126,200 mi
20072,55859%57%132,500 mi
20061,89559%56%134,200 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaJettaAll cars, same ages
Suspension16.6%13.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.2%16.0%
Brakes8.9%9.2%
Tyres7.3%7.2%
Body, chassis, structure5.5%5.3%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.5%4.5%
Visibility4.5%5.8%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.9%1.5%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

102,461 new Volkswagen Jetta cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (46), Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202247Germany, Spain1,438191 (WLTP)127
202188Germany, Spain1,438199 (WLTP)129
202083Germany, Spain1,425200 (WLTP)124
2019112Germany, Romania, Latvia1,457194 (WLTP)115
20183,028Romania, Hungary, Poland1,361115 (NEDC)86
20176,538Romania, Poland, Ireland1,377113 (NEDC)97
20169,501Romania, United Kingdom, Poland1,387—92
201510,865United Kingdom, Poland, Romania1,389—93
20149,588United Kingdom, Poland, Ireland1,391—90
201314,382Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany1,381—91
201217,993Germany, United Kingdom, Poland1,389—93
201121,588Germany, France, United Kingdom1,395—91
20108,648United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany1,427——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Jetta in 7 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

INFO/00145/21 · Injuries13 Aug 2021 · Golf A7, Golf A7 Variant, Tiguan, Jetta A7, Golf A7 TDI

Defective material may be used in the rear suspension helical springs. As a result, the springs could break, impairing the driving stability and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation o…

A12/00309/21 · Injuries5 Mar 2021 · Jetta, Tiguan Allspace

The tubular frame of the driver’s seat may have been incorrectly welded. This could impair the stability of the seat and its restraining effect in the event of an accident, in particular in the event of a rear-end collision.

A12/00222/20 · Injuries21 Feb 2020 · BORA, CLASSICO, FOX, GOLF, JETTA, NEW BEETLE, PASSAT, POLO, SURAN, SAVEIRO, TIGUAN, TOUAREG, WAGON

Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public. There is a possibility that certain safety systems of these cars are not correctly modified for street use.

A12/0909/17 · Injuries14 Jul 2017 · Scirocco, Eos, Golf, Jetta, Caddy

The earth connection of the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted as a result of thermomechanical overload. This would lead to the failure of the ABS/ESP system and the risk of an accident.

A12/1341/16 · Fire21 Oct 2016 · Passat, Jetta, Beetle, Golf

The fuel rail in the engine may leak which could lead to a fire.

A12/0863/16 · Injuries15 Jul 2016 · Golf, Jetta, Up, Volkswagen CC, Tiguan, Polo

In the affected vehicles, the mechanical rear-door child-proof locking system may have been damaged during manufacturing. This can cause the child-proof locking system to be switched off without this being noticed, especially in the event of strong vibrations,…

A12/0264/15 · Fire27 Feb 2015 · Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Cabrio, Golf, Passat NMS

The vehicles concerned may have a leaking fuel rail. There is a danger of fire in some cases.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

79 campaigns cover the Jetta; the latest 12 are below.

26V185000 · Electrical system25 Mar 2026 · 2025

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

26V138000 · Electrical system11 Mar 2026 · 2025, 2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

24V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline14 Feb 2024 · 2019, 2020

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 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

23V619000 · Electrical system6 Sept 2023 · 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."

23V604000 · Electrical system30 Aug 2023 · 2019, 2020

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 ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.

22V815000 · Tires31 Oct 2022 · 2019, 2020

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, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

22V514000 · Back over prevention20 Jul 2022 · 2021, 2022

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 Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V492000 · Air bags30 Jun 2021 · 2020, 2021

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 · Seats1 Feb 2021 · 2021

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 · Back over prevention18 Nov 2020 · 2021

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. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

20V648000 · Fuel system, gasoline21 Oct 2020 · 2016, 2017, 2018

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 · Seats26 Aug 2020 · 2020

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 vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

NHTSA recalls