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2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Jetta years

Owner complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta are substantially higher than the model-year median of 68.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

125 reports with mileage · 69 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports

What owners actually said

194 reports
42,000 miles · Sep 13, 2018
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR BEING DRIVEN, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN (209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801, (863) 804-6160) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR BEING DRIVEN, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN (209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801, (863) 804-6160) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V672000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

NHTSA ODI #11129283

42,804 miles · Sep 7, 2018
Air BagsSeats

MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING THE EXACT DEFECT DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15V627000 FOR VOLKSWAGEN'S 2015 JETTA. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER OF 2014, WHICH FALLS WITHIN THE RECALL TIME FRAME. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY CAR'S VIN NUMBER IN THE NHTSA RECALL. THIS…

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MY VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING THE EXACT DEFECT DESCRIBED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15V627000 FOR VOLKSWAGEN'S 2015 JETTA. MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER OF 2014, WHICH FALLS WITHIN THE RECALL TIME FRAME. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY CAR'S VIN NUMBER IN THE NHTSA RECALL. THIS ISSUE CAN BE OBSERVED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND WHEN IT IS STATIONARY. IT HAS OCCURRED IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS ON A CITY STREET AND ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL AS TURNING. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO AT THIS POINT, I JUST WANT MY VEHICLE TO BE SAFE. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ODI #11128070

61,000 miles · Jul 10, 2018
Seat Belts

SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT LATCHING NOTICED DIFFICULTY GETTING BELT TO LATCH TO BUCKLE THEN NOT AT ALL RESEARCH ON YOU TUBE AND INTERNET AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE SEEMS LIKE OLDER GENERATION CARS SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LAST A LIFE TIME THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY FAILURE

NHTSA ODI #11110593

44,500 miles · Jul 1, 2018
Engine

FOR THE PAST WEEK NOW MY KEY HAS BEEN GETTING STOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS ON, I'VE BEEN WIGGLING THE KEY BACK AND FORTH UNTIL IT COMES OUT BUT TODAY WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK PUT THE CAR IN PARK TRYING TO TAKE OUT THE KEY IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL I HAD TO DRIVE TO A SHOP AND THEY ENDING UP TAKING OFF THE CASING AROU…

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FOR THE PAST WEEK NOW MY KEY HAS BEEN GETTING STOCKED IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS ON, I'VE BEEN WIGGLING THE KEY BACK AND FORTH UNTIL IT COMES OUT BUT TODAY WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WORK PUT THE CAR IN PARK TRYING TO TAKE OUT THE KEY IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL I HAD TO DRIVE TO A SHOP AND THEY ENDING UP TAKING OFF THE CASING AROUND THE STARRING WHEEL AND I BELIEVED THEY KNOCKED ON THE IGNITION IT SELF AND THE KEY CAME OUT HE LUBRICATED THE KEY AND THE IGNITION BY THE TIME I GOT BACK HOME THEY KEY STILL DIDNT COME OUT EASILY I HAS TO ROCK IT A FEW TIMES BEFORE IT CAME OUT.

NHTSA ODI #11104977

57,000 miles · Jun 26, 2018
Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11104088

25 miles · May 30, 2018
Electrical System

IGNITION PROBLEM. IS HARD TO TURN OFF THE CAR, THEY KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK. AND I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 2 DAYS AGO.

NHTSA ODI #11098864

Mileage unknown · May 28, 2018
Electrical System

I PARKED AT THE STORE AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING PREVENTING ME FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF . WHEN HE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING PREVENTING YOU FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF. THEREFORE YOU CAN'T LEAVE YOUR CAR TO GO IN THE HOUSE , STORE OR EVEN TO THE BA…

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I PARKED AT THE STORE AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING PREVENTING ME FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF . WHEN HE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING PREVENTING YOU FROM TURNING THE CAR ENGINE OFF. THEREFORE YOU CAN'T LEAVE YOUR CAR TO GO IN THE HOUSE , STORE OR EVEN TO THE BATHROOM. THIS WILL ALLOWS YOUR CAR TO BE ATTRACTIVE TO CAR THEIVES WHEN YOU MUST LEAVE TO GET HELP. NEEDS A RECALL ASAP.

NHTSA ODI #11098325

6,250 miles · May 22, 2018
Unknown Or Other

THE IGNITION KEY STAYS INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES THE CAR CAN NOT BE STARTED OR IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH

NHTSA ODI #11097312

49,000 miles · May 18, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

ACCELERATION FALLS FLAT UNEXPECTEDLY OFF THE LINE. EVER SINCE THE RE-PROGRAM OF THE TDI AFFECTED VEHICLES THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY AT FIRST WHEN GIVEN GOOD THROTTLE (70%+), BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AT 30-40MPH OR SO IT WILL TOTALLY FALL FLAT ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND DANGEROUSLY SO. IT JUST COMPLETELY LOSES POWER, AND BEING A …

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ACCELERATION FALLS FLAT UNEXPECTEDLY OFF THE LINE. EVER SINCE THE RE-PROGRAM OF THE TDI AFFECTED VEHICLES THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY AT FIRST WHEN GIVEN GOOD THROTTLE (70%+), BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AT 30-40MPH OR SO IT WILL TOTALLY FALL FLAT ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND DANGEROUSLY SO. IT JUST COMPLETELY LOSES POWER, AND BEING A DIESEL, IT DECELERATES FAIRLY QUICKLY. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE IT'S HAPPENED, SO MUCH SO, I KNOW BETTER THAN TO EVEN TRY ANYMORE. WHEN PULLING OUT IN CHICAGO TRAFFIC THIS CAN DEFINITELY BITE YOU IN THE REAR. IT ALMOST SEEMS WORSE IN 'SPORT' MODE ALSO. I SOLD THESE CARS FOR ALMOST 8YRS AND I NEVER DROVE ONE THAT ACTED LIKE THIS. I THINK THEY NEED NEW PROGRAMS, THE CURRENT ONES ARE NOT ONLY WEAK, BUT DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI #11096648

58,000 miles · May 17, 2018
Steering

IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND ENGAGE THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2015 VW TREADING. IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS TO REMOVE OR ENGAGE THE CYLINDER. VW CANADA BRAMGATE SERVICE LOCATION INDICATED THAT THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE CYLINDER FOR A FEE, BUT WOULD NOT TELL ME WHETHER THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL AFTER…

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IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND ENGAGE THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 2015 VW TREADING. IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS TO REMOVE OR ENGAGE THE CYLINDER. VW CANADA BRAMGATE SERVICE LOCATION INDICATED THAT THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE CYLINDER FOR A FEE, BUT WOULD NOT TELL ME WHETHER THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC.

NHTSA ODI #11096535

Official recalls

7

19V679000 · Unknown Or Other

Sep 25, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

19V615000 · Electrical SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL Module; Steering:column LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT Device

Aug 22, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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 injury or a crash.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL Module

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: 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 injury or a crash.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Steering:column LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT Device

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: 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 injury or a crash.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

15V705000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Oct 26, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: 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.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: 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.

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.

15V627000 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

Oct 7, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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 not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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.

15V028000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

Jan 23, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

14V790000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Dec 15, 2014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.

14V670000 · Seats

Oct 24, 2014

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. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.