How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 4% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Jetta?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Jetta.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 53,500 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jetta, with no fires reported.

Is 2013 worse than other Jetta years for Structure & Body complaints?

The 2013 Jetta's 19 complaints and 4% share are similar to 2010 (32 complaints, 4%) and 2011 (28 complaints, 5%), but higher than 2012 (11 complaints, 2%) and later years like 2016-2018.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of its 516 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 53,500 miles, with 3 crashes and 4 injuries reported, but no related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 19; 4% of 516
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 53,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors, including the driver side door, sometimes open on their own while driving or fail to latch properly, triggering the door-ajar warning.
Front bumpers have been reported to shatter or crack during cold or snowy conditions at low speeds.
Sunroofs have shattered unexpectedly while driving with no apparent impact or overhead object.
Driver side mirror plastic protectors have detached in high winds, in one case leading to an arm injury when the owner reached out to grab the piece.
Subframes have shifted out of specification after striking a pothole, preventing proper wheel alignment until repaired.
Door lock mechanisms click repeatedly without locking, and in some cases the driver side door cannot be unlocked from inside.

When 2013 Volkswagen Jetta body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2013, latest Aug 9, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Jetta model year

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

200520 (8%)
200658 (10%)
200729 (14%)
200820 (11%)
200928 (3%)
201032 (4%)
201128 (5%)
201211 (2%)
201319 (4%)
201411 (3%)
201513 (7%)
20165 (3%)
20175 (3%)
20180 (0%)
201925 (5%)
20202 (4%)
20212 (3%)
20222 (5%)
20231 (2%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?: NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 4% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Jetta?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Jetta.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 53,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Jetta, with no fires reported.
Is 2013 worse than other Jetta years for Structure & Body complaints?: The 2013 Jetta's 19 complaints and 4% share are similar to 2010 (32 complaints, 4%) and 2011 (28 complaints, 5%), but higher than 2012 (11 complaints, 2%) and later years like 2016-2018.