2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
22% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Twice since hitting 50k miles, my high pressure fuel pump has failed, resulting in complete and sudden loss of power midst driving. VW says that it is a warranty issue, but, has no real guidance or promise that it will be fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-03
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
While driving the vehicle was low on power and the glow plug light was flashing. This was the second time that this exact thing happened. The first time I turned the car off and let it set for a few minutes and it restarted and ran fine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-15
Air bags
17% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
Show complaint excerpts
Airbags failed to deploy during severe front impact crash. Car is supposed to be picked up from body shop by my insurance company tomorrow Thursday 4/13/2023. Don't know if it would be available for inspection after that day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-12
Engine
14% · 5 reportsElectrical system
14% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On a cold morning, I started my car by turning the key in the ignition, then locked the doors manually from the exterior with another key, in order to allow the car to warm up and defrost before the commute to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-13
Engine won't turn off. Car is in park, I try turning the engine off to exit the vehicle, key comes out but the engine is still running.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-15
Power train
11% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2017-03-10Air bags16V078000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available.
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2017-11-13Recall queryClosed 2018-05-04 Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V078000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 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 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.