Does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jetta, making up 12% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year. Owners describe clutch failures, transmission hesitation, and fluid leaks, with a median mileage at failure of 45,500.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Jetta transmission?

The JSON lists no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Jetta, though some owner complaints reference recalls that apply to other model years.

At what mileage do 2015 Jetta transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Jetta is 45,500 miles.

How does the 2015 Jetta compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2015 Jetta had 23 transmission-related complaints (12% share), lower than the 2013 Jetta's 140 complaints (27% share) and the 2019 Jetta's 162 complaints (30% share).

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 12% of its 194 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 45,500. No related recalls are listed for this problem area on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 12% of 194
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Clutch fails repeatedly in the 6-speed manual, sometimes multiple times on the same car, leaving the vehicle unable to go into gear and producing a burning odor.
Automatic transmission hesitates between gears and drops into neutral while driving at highway speed, with some owners citing recalls tied to certain VINs.
Transmission fluid leaks develop over time, in one case requiring full transmission replacement on a car described as only five years old.
Vehicle stalls or stops moving entirely in the road, with dealers later finding a cracked or failed transmission.
Owners report the car losing power or feeling like it stumbles at certain speeds, with the engine light coming on.

When 2015 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 5, 2015, latest Jan 15, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Jan 2026; peak Jul 2023 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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.

200584 (34%)
2006245 (42%)
200733 (16%)
200853 (28%)
2009141 (16%)
2010111 (13%)
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

Does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Jetta, making up 12% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year. Owners describe clutch failures, transmission hesitation, and fluid leaks, with a median mileage at failure of 45,500.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Jetta transmission?: The JSON lists no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Jetta, though some owner complaints reference recalls that apply to other model years.
At what mileage do 2015 Jetta transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Jetta is 45,500 miles.
How does the 2015 Jetta compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2015 Jetta had 23 transmission-related complaints (12% share), lower than the 2013 Jetta's 140 complaints (27% share) and the 2019 Jetta's 162 complaints (30% share).