2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Started the car and chimes started randomly going off.... Then suddenly, while traveling, the ABS, lites, hybrid, tire pressure, and air bag lites all came on and the car started jerking as if the brakes were being jammed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-11
Also filed under Electrical system and air bags
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Air bags
1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.