repaired · 2021 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2015 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 194 owner complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-679 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
194 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
43Engine2 crash/fire/injury
23Power train
19Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system
17Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
15Steering
14Suspension
8Wheels
4414 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | 4 |
| Engine | 43 | 2 |
| Power train | 23 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 0 |
| Air bags | 17 | 4 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 44 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2015 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal…
repaired · 2017 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or…
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Seats
Risk. Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
36kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles31under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Jetta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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NHTSA crash tests
2015 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the odometer mileage was 77,183. Later, while attempting to sell the vehicle on Carvana, the contact was informed that the odometer mileage for the vehicle that was last reported in 2023…
I’ve been experiencing intermittent start failures with my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The issue typically occurs after driving short distances, turning off the engine, and attempting to restart the vehicle within 15–45 minutes. The dashboard lights stay on, but the engine fails to crank. After extended…
I hardly used this car and had it diagnosed and new battery but the car intermittently won’t start some times but there is no reason known
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