How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 140 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 27% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Jetta transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission & powertrain problem area on the 2013 Jetta.

At what mileage do 2013 Jetta transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2013 Jetta is 67,000 miles.

How does the 2013 Jetta compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2013 Jetta's 27% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain issues is higher than most other model years listed, though the 2019 Jetta shows a higher share at 30%.

Did any 2013 Jetta transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Jetta lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no reported fires.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 140 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 27% of its 516 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 140; 27% of 516
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the DSG transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral with no warning while driving.
Some describe the car becoming stuck in reverse when trying to shift into drive or first gear, sometimes requiring a tow.
Several report a delay of one to two seconds when accelerating from a stop, which caused merging or intersection hazards.
Owners describe the engine revving with no corresponding acceleration, as if in a false neutral, sometimes while at highway speed.
Some report jerking or hesitation during acceleration or while using cruise control on the interstate.
A few owners report the engine losing power or shutting off suddenly while driving.

When 2013 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2012, latest Dec 8, 2025.

140 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2020 Q3 (11).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Jetta model year

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

2010105 (12%)
201154 (9%)
201246 (9%)
2013140 (27%)
201473 (19%)
201523 (12%)
201622 (14%)
201715 (9%)
20185 (16%)
2019162 (30%)
20207 (13%)
20212 (3%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (5%)
20247 (16%)
20256 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta have?: NHTSA lists 140 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Jetta, which is 27% of the 516 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Jetta transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission & powertrain problem area on the 2013 Jetta.
At what mileage do 2013 Jetta transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2013 Jetta is 67,000 miles.
How does the 2013 Jetta compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2013 Jetta's 27% share of complaints tied to transmission & powertrain issues is higher than most other model years listed, though the 2019 Jetta shows a higher share at 30%.
Did any 2013 Jetta transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Jetta lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no reported fires.