Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 Volkswagen Jetta has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2027 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2027 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

2027 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings

2027 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 DR ICE FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2027 Volkswagen Jetta frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2027 Volkswagen Jetta side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2027 Volkswagen Jetta side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Jetta owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My transmission was stuck in sport 4th gear on the highway at high speed. The remote start tells me the car started but it doesn't. Most days I get an alert stating remote command failed. My radio goes out for no reason and I need to power cycle. My suspension rattles as if its going to fall off…
Complaint 11774809 · Oct 31, 2026

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