2015 Volkswagen Jetta
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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
- 194
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 194 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 120 |
| 1995 | 220 |
| 1996 | 173 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 349 |
| 2000 | 439 |
| 2001 | 668 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 456 |
| 2004 | 231 |
| 2005 | 248 |
| 2006 | 580 |
| 2007 | 201 |
| 2008 | 188 |
| 2009 | 889 |
| 2010 | 852 |
| 2011 | 607 |
| 2012 | 500 |
| 2013 | 518 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2015 | 194 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 160 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 552 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
26% · 50 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. While the vehicle was powered off with the windows rolled down, the contact reached into the vehicle and the window rolled up and squeezed the contact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-14
Also filed under Visibility
The "Start engine stop" Button is living away on the letter n of engine, causing a metal blade to pierce the skin when the button is depressed to start or stop the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-04
Engine light loss of communication between ecm and abs
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Engine
22% · 43 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-12
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
12% · 23 reportsService brakes
10% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 18 reportsSafety timeline
8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-11-19Seats14V670000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.
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2015-01-22Exterior lighting14V790000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2015-02-09Fuel system, gasoline15V028000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
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2015-11-20Air bags15V627000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
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2016-03-09Engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic15V705000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
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2019-11-06Unknown or other19V679000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7.
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2019-11-19Electrical system, steering19V615000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2020-10-30Service brakes, hydraulic20E064000 Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Volkswagen Jetta — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V670000 · Seats
- Recall 14V790000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 15V028000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V627000 · Air bags
- Recall 15V705000 · Engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V679000 · Unknown or other
- Recall 19V615000 · Electrical system, steering
- Recall 20E064000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.