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2013 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 631 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
631complaints
16crashes reported
4fires reported
10injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train198 · 31%
  • Electrical System152 · 24%
  • Engine131 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other103 · 16%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System46 · 7%
  • Steering38 · 6%
  • Service Brakes31 · 5%
  • Air Bags23 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 3%
  • Structure17 · 3%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

Driving vehicle on highway, vehicle lost engine power, no acceleration possible. attempt to restart vehicle resulted in no start. subsequent evaluation of fault revealed high pressure fuel pump failure.

Steering,Electrical System

The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle decelerated and nearly caused a crash on the freeway. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and the vehicle operated as intended. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical s

Tires

Tire size 205/50r17 tire belt broke without warning and caused a large bubble in the side of my tire. tire was out of balance and the cars stability was immediately reduced while on the highway. had to be replaced with only 8,000 miles on it.

Power Train,Unknown Or Other

I am submitting this complaint regarding safety recall 34j6, which is listed as incomplete for my 2013 volkswagen jetta hybrid. i brought my vehicle to volkswagen of murfreesboro, tennessee to have this recall performed. the dealership refused to complete the repair, claiming it was “too old” — a statement that is factually and legally incorrect. federal law and nhtsa regulations require manufacturers and their deal

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering JETTA, JETTA HEV, JETTA SPORTWAGEN. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.