- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 33
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2025 Volkswagen Jetta
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 21
- Complaints citing a crash
- 4
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 26V138000high
Wiring harness issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Consequence
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
- 26V185000high
Electrical issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Consequence
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 13%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 4 comparable 2025 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 13% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
29
City
39
Hwy
33
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 271 g/mi
How this compares
At 33 MPG combined, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta ranks 4th of 7 compact cars EPA rated for 2025 — exactly the 33 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little below the middle of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,850, within $0 of the $1,850 typical for the class — roughly $9,250 over five years.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 271 grams per mile — about 4.1 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
21 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 21
- Total
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE7
- OTHER5
- ELECTRICAL2
- FUEL SYSTEM2
- SEAT BELTS1
Notable Issues
21 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first.
- Recall
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
29
City
39
Hwy
33
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,850
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.