2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has 194 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 18 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Jetta years here — over the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Brake master cylinder, Unknown or other, and Control module.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta — Photo by ChengH, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

194

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (49 of 194), then Engine (43) and Powertrain (23). Those filings include 8 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Jetta has 386 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2016 has 161 complaints, 13 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (8)

Recall Brake master cylinder 2020-09-23 · NHTSA campaign 20E064000

Summary Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Remedy Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Recall Unknown or other 2019-09-25 · NHTSA campaign 19V679000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Recall electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, control module 2019-08-22 · NHTSA campaign 19V615000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Recall Engine 2015-10-26 · NHTSA campaign 15V705000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Remedy Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Recall air bags, frontal, inactive sensor control module 2015-10-07 · NHTSA campaign 15V627000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.

Recall gasoline fuel system, fuel injection, fuel rail 2015-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 15V028000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2014-12-15 · NHTSA campaign 14V790000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.

Recall Seats 2014-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 14V670000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

Complaints by component (194 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Powertrain

Service brakes

Fuel and propulsion system

Air bags

Steering

Suspension

Seats

Wheels

Exterior lighting

Structure

Seat belts

Speed control

Engine and engine cooling

Forward collision avoidance

Tires

Visibility

Fuel system, gasoline

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Equipment

Hydraulic brakes

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Engine light loss of communication between ecm and abs"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-24
"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-03-03
"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…"
Powertrain, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-01-15
"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…"
Air bags · filed 2025-12-11
"abs light on no communication with abs module cause speedometer not fonctionning abs light on epc light on"
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-09-28

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	30	44	35 MPG	$2700
Jetta	1.8L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	36	29 MPG	$2250
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-wheel drive	31	43	35 MPG	$2700
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	22	33	26 MPG	$2500
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	25	34	28 MPG	$2300
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-wheel drive	24	32	27 MPG	$2950
Jetta	1.8L, 4-cyl	Manual 5-speed	Front-wheel drive	25	36	29 MPG	$2250
Jetta	2L, 4-cyl	Manual 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	23	33	26 MPG	$3050
Jetta hybrid	1.4L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Front-wheel drive	41	48	44 MPG	$1800

Specs and fitment

Mk6 (A6), 2012–2018

Body styles Sedan

Oil VW 502.00/504.00 5W-30 or 0W-20 (engine dependent) , 4.8 qt capacity

Tire size 205/55R16, 225/45R17 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 20V648000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail bolts and, as necessary, the fuel rail. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24Gi.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

What are common problems with a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta been recalled?

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 194 complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is 31 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Volkswagen Jetta use?

VW 502.00/504.00 5W-30 or 0W-20 (engine dependent)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-648 cover on the Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA safety recall 20V648000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What generation is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

Mk6 (A6) (2012-2018).