2023 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta ranks among the best years for this model, with a complaint index of 10 and rank 19 of 21 years (worst-first). It has 43 complaints, no recalls, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Jetta years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 43
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 29 city / 41 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (33%)
- Brakes11 (26%)
- Other10 (23%)
- Electrical System9 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (14%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Steering1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report sudden loss of engine power or stalling while driving in traffic, in one case traced to a cam magnet needing replacement.
- Owners describe the accelerator pedal failing to produce acceleration from a stop, sometimes triggering hill-assist hold and an EPC warning light with reduced power.
- Rear brake pads and rotors have reportedly needed replacement well before expected, with some owners citing repeat repairs within the first 20,000 miles.
- Owners report the Forward Collision Avoidance system activating unexpectedly at low speed, slowing the car and lighting a warning indicator.
- Electrical faults have been reported affecting the OCU module, SOS emergency call function, Bluetooth, and dash display, sometimes recurring after repair.
- A steering knocking sound while turning right has been reported alongside brake grinding after about a year of ownership.
2023 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Jetta years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Jetta carries a complaint index of 10, the second-lowest among 21 model years tracked, earning a Best verdict relative to other Jetta years.
- Does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Jetta, including no do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the most common problem with the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Engine complaints are the top problem area, making up 33% of complaints, followed by brakes at 26% and electrical system issues at 21%.
- What year Volkswagen Jetta should I avoid?
- Among Jetta years, 2009 through 2013 and 2019 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes from 75 to 100, far higher than the 2023 model's index of 10.
- What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta get?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Jetta at 34 mpg combined (29 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900.