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2025 Volkswagen Jetta

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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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.

Recalls2
Complaints21
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2025 Volkswagen Jetta

2 recalls
21 complaints
33 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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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 normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

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.

  • 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."

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

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)7
miscellaneous issues5
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)2

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
$1,800
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Volkswagen Jetta problems

1,339 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V185000

    An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V138000

    An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.