2015 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems
8 recalls and 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 was 80,000.
Vehicle information •make / model / year: 2015 volkswagen jetta 1.8t se •vin: [xxx] recall information (if known) •camshaft recall: 23r1 (2016) •ecm software update: 24dr (2020) description of problem: my 2015 volkswagen jetta 1.8t se experiences loss of power while driving, where the engine rpm increases but the vehicle does not accelerate properly, especially when driving uphill. this creates an unsafe driving
A warning lamp came on that i didn’t know what it was for. it came on yesterday along with a tire warning lamp. the steering wheel buttons won’t work. i had it inspected by a local service center and it was confirmed to be the clock spring. i was informed it may fall under an active recall. it is a safety issue due to the airbag not being able to deploy if need be.
abs light on no communication with abs module cause speedometer not fonctionning abs light on epc light on
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering JETTA, JETTA HEV, JETTA TDI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.