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Volkswagen Jetta by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 33–34 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 32 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Volkswagen Jetta years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Jetta | 2 | 33–34 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Jetta | 2 | 33–34 mpg | 1 | 6 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Jetta | 2 | 33 mpg | 2 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Jetta | 3 | 33–34 mpg | 0 | 46 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 33–35 mpg | 0 | 43 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 33–35 mpg | 1 | 43 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Jetta | 4 | 28–34 mpg | 4 | 70 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Jetta | 4 | 28–34 mpg | 6 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Jetta | 4 | 28–34 mpg | 11 | 549 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Jetta | 4 | 27–33 mpg | 2 | 32 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Jetta | 5 | 27–33 mpg | 6 | 160 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Jetta | 7 | 27–44 mpg | 4 | 164 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Jetta | 9 | 26–44 mpg | 8 | 197 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Volkswagen Jetta recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Volkswagen Jetta year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V185000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Mar 25, 2026; model years 2025
- 26V138000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Mar 11, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 24V110000 — Fuel system, gasoline, reported Feb 14, 2024; model years 2019, 2020
- 23V619000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Sep 6, 2023; model years 2019
- 23V604000 — Electrical system: Ignition: Switch, reported Aug 30, 2023; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V815000 — Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems, reported Oct 31, 2022; model years 2019, 2020
- 22V514000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software, reported Jul 20, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V492000 — Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module, reported Jun 30, 2021; model years 2020, 2021
- 21V038000 — Seats: Critical fasteners, reported Feb 1, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V716000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Nov 18, 2020; model years 2021
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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