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2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Jetta Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #3 highest of 4 Jetta Hybrid model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
44
42 city / 48 hwy

Top 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (100%)
  2. Brakes1 (100%)
  3. Electrical System1 (100%)

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
42 MPG
Highway
48 MPG
Combined
44 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Jetta Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution6720244
2015No verdict01144
2016No verdict331044

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid ranks #3 of 4 among Jetta Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 33/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints).
Does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid at 44 MPG combined (42 city / 48 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.