repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train
8Forward collision avoidance
4Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Visibility/wiper
2Lane departure
2Service brakes
2Structure
1Steering
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Best & worst years
2025 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
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2025 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 (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On November 10, 2026, while driving my leased Volkswagen Jetta on a public roadway, the vehicle unexpectedly applied its brakes and came to a stop despite there being no visible obstruction ahead. The vehicle appeared to detect an obstacle that was not present. I suspect a malfunction involving the…
The car has randomly shifted out of a drive gear on two separate occasions. First time it happened I had car towed back to selling dealership for warranty repair but they found nothing wrong and said they reset a fault code. They also told me we would have to wait and see if it happened again. It…
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with internal transmission failure. The contact was…
Own a 2025 Jetta?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.