2024 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has 43 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 14 per year. That is about even with the other Jetta years here. Their median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 43), then Service brakes (10) and Powertrain (7). The most filings arrived in 2026 (18 of 43). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
The 2023 Jetta has 43 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2025 has 28 complaints, 14 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
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 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (43 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"When driving using cruise control, the vehicle will alarm if the driver is not holding the steering. If the driver does not take control of the steering wheel, a secondary alarm will alert the driver on the dashboard to…"
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"After approximately 30 to 40 minutes of driving, my 2024 Volkswagen Jetta intermittently fails to move after coming to a complete stop. When I press the accelerator, the engine RPMs rise, but the vehicle does not move.…"
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"My 2024 Volkswagen Jetta experienced a transmission control module (TCM) failure. The vehicle began having transmission problems and became essentially undriveable. It would not operate/shift normally and required…"
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"The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud booming sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the glass…"
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"Brakes were replaced in 2025 after dealership said there was manufacturer issues with premature wear on the brakes. Same day brakes were replaced they started making grinding noises again. We called the dealership ship…"
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Jetta | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Jetta | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 42 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-904 covers certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles among other VW models: rear coil springs may prematurely fracture and damage a rear tire, causing loss of control; dealers replace the rear axle coil springs. Recall 18V-671 covers certain 2019 Jetta vehicles with LED headlights: the passenger-side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing nighttime visibility and failing FMVSS headlamp aim requirements; dealers replace the passenger-side headlight. Confirm VIN applicability because related campaigns also list Atlas and other nameplates under shared totals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has 43 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 14 per year. That is about even with the other Jetta years here. Their median is 15 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 43), then Service brakes (10) and Powertrain (7). The most filings arrived in 2026 (18 of 43). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 Jetta has 43 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2025 has 28 complaints, 14 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is 33.7 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).