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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

10/100

#19 most-complained of 21 Jetta years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta has 43 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 Jetta model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
34
29 city / 41 hwy

Top 2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine14 (33%)
  2. Brakes11 (26%)
  3. Other10 (23%)
  4. Electrical System9 (21%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (14%)
  6. Fuel System3 (7%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
  9. Airbags1 (2%)
  10. Steering1 (2%)
2023 Volkswagen Jetta complaints: complaints filed per month13Apr 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Nov 2024May 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2024 (13).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good2569430.5
2022Best543134
2023Best1043034
2024Best2043034
2025Good3028233

All Volkswagen Jetta years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta ranks #19 of 21 among Jetta model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 43 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most reported problem areas are engine (14 complaints), brakes (11 complaints), and electrical system (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,000 miles.
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
EPA rates the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta at 34 MPG combined (29 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.