Volkswagen Jetta recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Volkswagen Jetta has 52 recall campaigns and 8,864 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2009, 2010, 2002.

52recalls
8,864complaints
1do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202701000
202616000
2025232402
2024046210
2023043100
2022143100
2021471301
2020654102
20191155319336
2018232100
201761601839
2016416218514
20157194819
2014438820218
2013451812310
2012550024617
2011760727915
2010485223511
2009688931817
20084188444
2007420111714
2006458015617
200542488148
20042231152015
20032456257085
20025702317175
20016668401247
20004439271435
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Jetta?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 (889), 2010 (852), 2002 (702) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.