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2024 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Jetta years

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

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has 43 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Jetta model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire.

Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
34
29 city / 41 hwy

Top 2024 Volkswagen Jetta problems

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

  1. Engine14 (33%)
  2. Brakes11 (26%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain7 (16%)
  4. Electrical System6 (14%)
  5. Other5 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (9%)
  7. Fuel System4 (9%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers4 (9%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
  10. Airbags2 (5%)
2024 Volkswagen Jetta complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Apr 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026Aug 2026
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (8).

2024 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2024 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.

2024 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
2022Best543134
2023Best1043034
2024Best2043034
2025Good3028233

All Volkswagen Jetta years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta ranks #17 of 21 among Jetta model years (Complaint Index 20/100, 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 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most reported problem areas are engine (14 complaints), brakes (11 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 15,000 miles.
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta?
EPA rates the 2024 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.