Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has 0 recalls, 27 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
27
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | While driving at approximately 20mph, the front passenger-side steering knuckle suffered a catastrop... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light came on after attempting a remote start and failed. Upon using an OBD-II code re... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle was parked in my driveway. My wife and I were about 10 feet from it working on another vehic... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle’s SOS/emergency call system has been inoperative since the vehicle was purchased. At del... |
| Sep 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Sensitive sunroof glass. Sunroof glass shattered a section of the glass that has an open glass area ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Front Windshield wipers randomly go on causing a distraction almost resulting in a accident. The ve... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes make loud noise when I come to stop when leaving highway. Rear pads are at 2mm as of 8/28/202... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Driving on interstate 74 west bound entered rain storm. Did not see car that was slow or stopped unt... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH up a... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I just got this 2024 Jetta Sport 6 speed manual and tried getting up the drive that's slightly incli... |
| May 12, 2025 | TIRES | The tire went flat as I was driving and when I had to change the tire I noticed that the tire had bl... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The key pins on the VW flip keys fall our regularly and can leave motorists stranded in unsafe locat... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | [XXX] Invoice [XXX] vehicle was taken to HOY FAMILY AUTO DEALER in El Paso, Texas (1.)to inspect bra... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | My 2024 Jetta with only 14,776 miles had rear brakes and rotors that were unsafe and worn out. They ... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car was purchased in December 2023 it was new with approximately 4 miles on the car I’m retired I... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle is brand new currently has 13,000 miles, only highway driving, purchased car new in April 20... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The Hill Start Assist is overly aggressive in these cars. It doesn't release for 3 seconds after foo... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Codes read cylinder misfire. People say they cannot fix it. |