Are transmission problems common on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?

Yes. NHTSA lists 57 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, which is 72% of all 79 complaints filed for the 2013 Jetta Hybrid.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Jetta Hybrid transmission?

Yes, two recalls cover the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission: campaign 13V568000 (gearbox oil replacement) reported in 2013, and campaign 19V866000 (repair kit for hairline cracks in the transmission electronics) reported in 2019.

At what mileage does the Jetta Hybrid transmission typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.

Do the recalls fully fix the transmission issue?

Some owners report the transmission failed again even after the recall repair was performed, and some state their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same symptoms.

Were there crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these 57 complaints.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 57 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 72% of all 79 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. Two related recalls (campaigns 19V866000 and 13V568000) address the DQ200 7-speed DSG gearbox.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 57; 72% of 79
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles hesitate for several seconds before accelerating from a stop, even after multiple restarts.
The transmission suddenly disengages or loses drive while moving, forcing the car to coast to a stop.
The mechatronic unit fails repeatedly, sometimes multiple times on the same vehicle, causing rough shifting or complete loss of drive.
The transmission grinds and refuses to engage in reverse or any gear, with the check engine light coming on.
Owners report the check hybrid warning light appears and the car no longer switches into hybrid mode, tracing back to a bad clutch or mechatronic unit.
Some owners state their VIN was excluded from the recall despite having the same DQ200 gearbox problems described in the recall notices.

When 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2013, latest Jan 29, 2024.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jan 2024; peak Jan 2018 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

NHTSA 19V866000Dec 6, 2019Transmission & Powertrain2,167 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
Risk: A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.
NHTSA 13V568000Nov 14, 2013Transmission & Powertrain3,837 vehicles
Power train
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.
Risk: This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Jetta Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201357 (72%)
201415 (75%)
20151 (100%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are transmission problems common on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?: Yes. NHTSA lists 57 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, which is 72% of all 79 complaints filed for the 2013 Jetta Hybrid.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Jetta Hybrid transmission?: Yes, two recalls cover the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission: campaign 13V568000 (gearbox oil replacement) reported in 2013, and campaign 19V866000 (repair kit for hairline cracks in the transmission electronics) reported in 2019.
At what mileage does the Jetta Hybrid transmission typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.
Do the recalls fully fix the transmission issue?: Some owners report the transmission failed again even after the recall repair was performed, and some state their VIN was not included in the recall despite having the same symptoms.
Were there crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these 57 complaints.