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2025 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

2recalls
29complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other6 · 21%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6 · 21%
  • Power Train6 · 21%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4 · 14%
  • Visibility/Wiper3 · 10%
  • Electrical System3 · 10%
  • Lane Departure2 · 7%
  • Service Brakes1 · 3%
  • Seat Belts1 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control1 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

Rental vehicle door malfunction (claim # [insert complaint/claim number]) date: xxx to: damage recovery unit / customer relations enterprise rent-a-car dear sir/madam, i am writing to formally report a serious safety defect and personal injury resulting from a rental vehicle provided by your [xxx] location, and to register a formal protest against returning this vehicle to service without a certified mechanical inspe

Visibility/Wiper

I am the owner/operator of a 2025 volkswagen jetta s and am submitting this complaint regarding recurring optical distortion in the windshield within my normal driving field of view. the vehicle has undergone four windshield replacement attempts for this same condition, yet the distortion remains present. the distortion appears as a rippling or “funhouse” effect that can cause objects and straight lines viewed throug

Forward Collision Avoidance

I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system in my 2025 volkswagen jetta. the acc system fails suddenly and without warning while driving, including during highway operation. this creates an immediate safety hazard, as the vehicle unexpectedly disengages speed control and forces abrupt driver intervention, increasing the risk of collision. the defect first occurred duri

Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure

This submission is an update to my previous nhtsa odi complaint #11761837. i am adding new documentation provided by the authorized repair facility, including service records, diagnostic notes, and repair details. these documents confirm that the same safety defect continues to occur despite following all repair instructions and completing the recommended work. please attach these materials to my existing complaint

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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