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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 10% of all 248 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 78,600 miles.

Airbags complaints
26
10% of 248
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
78,600 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Volkswagen Jetta airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2005, latest May 1, 2021.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2005Nov 2008Feb 2010Dec 2013Jun 2016Dec 2019May 2021
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to May 2021; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Jetta model year

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

  1. 200526 (10%)
  2. 200665 (11%)
  3. 200735 (17%)
  4. 200820 (11%)
  5. 200935 (4%)
  6. 201031 (4%)
  7. 201137 (6%)
  8. 201234 (7%)
  9. 201331 (6%)
  10. 201437 (10%)
  11. 201517 (9%)
  12. 20167 (4%)
  13. 201721 (13%)
  14. 20186 (19%)
  15. 201916 (3%)
  16. 20202 (4%)
  17. 20215 (7%)
  18. 20221 (2%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,600 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has the most airbag complaints (65), compared with 26 for the 2005.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.