Volkswagen Jetta 2025 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2025 and 29 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the fewest complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta between 2016 and 2025.
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Volkswagen Jetta 2025? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2025
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 26V185000 · 2026-03-25
What happens
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 26V138000 · 2026-03-11
What happens
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
29 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
4 with a crash · 2 injuries
Most reported problems on the Volkswagen Jetta 2025
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 (21% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 6 (21% of complaints)
- Fuel and propulsion: 4 (14% of complaints)
- Wipers: 3 (10% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 3 (10% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Volkswagen Jetta 2025
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Volkswagen Jetta recalls by year
- 2016 : 4 recalls · 161 complaints
- 2017 : 6 recalls · 159 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 31 complaints
- 2019 : 11 recalls · 549 complaints
- 2020 : 6 recalls · 53 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 69 complaints
- 2022 : 1 recalls · 43 complaints
- 2023 : 0 recalls · 43 complaints
- 2024 : 0 recalls · 44 complaints
- 2025 : 2 recalls · 29 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta 2025 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Volkswagen Jetta 2025. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Jetta 2025?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: forward collision avoidance (6 of 29 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).