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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of all 201 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
35
17% of 201
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Volkswagen Jetta airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2007, latest Jan 8, 2025.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2007Nov 2009Apr 2011Jul 2013May 2014Nov 2015Jun 2017Jul 2019
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Jan 2025; peak Jan 2008 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has the most airbag complaints (65), compared with 35 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 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.