Model year 2024 · Compact Cars
2024 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta at 33–34 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 46 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
33–34
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 29/42/34 mpg | $1,950 | 265 |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 30/41/34 mpg | $1,950 | 263 |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 29/40/33 mpg | $2,050 | 272 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 13% | Standard |
| 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 133% | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2024 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaints
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta, most recently on Oct 17, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Service brakes | 12 |
| Electrical system | 7 |
| Power train | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Lane departure: Assist | 2 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Jetta | 33–34 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Jetta | 33–34 mpg | 1 | 6 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Jetta | 33 mpg | 2 | 32 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Jetta | 33–35 mpg | 0 | 43 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Jetta | 33–35 mpg | 1 | 43 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Jetta | 28–34 mpg | 4 | 70 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Jetta | 28–34 mpg | 6 | 54 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Jetta | 28–34 mpg | 11 | 550 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Jetta | 27–33 mpg | 2 | 32 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Jetta | 27–33 mpg | 6 | 160 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Jetta | 27–44 mpg | 4 | 164 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Jetta | 26–44 mpg | 8 | 197 | 5/5 |
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Other 2024 Volkswagen models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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