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2025 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

40/100

#10 most-complained of 16 Jetta years

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 10th worst out of 16 model years. It's rated "Good" compared to other Jetta years, with no fires or deaths reported.

Complaints
28
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
29 city / 39.5 hwy

Top 2025 Volkswagen Jetta problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (21%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain6 (21%)
  3. Other5 (18%)
  4. Electrical System4 (14%)
  5. Fuel System4 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers3 (11%)
  7. Engine2 (7%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (7%)
  9. Brakes1 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Cruise control momentarily disengages and re-engages when the clutch is depressed on manual-transmission cars, which owners describe as startling.
  • Forward collision warning system triggers a fault warning after only a few hundred miles of driving, with no obvious cause.
  • Check engine light comes on within days of purchase, tied to a faulty fuel pump or fuel gauge cluster reading incorrect fuel levels.
  • Transmission develops a whining or whistling noise between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM during light load or coasting, raising owner concern about failure on the highway.
  • Driver-side mirror is over-corrected, making vehicles in the blind spot appear closer than they are.
  • Rear tail lamp assembly parts are on extended backorder, leaving cracked or broken lights unrepaired for months.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta complaints: complaints filed per month7Feb 2025Jun 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (7).

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V185000Mar 25, 2026Electrical System75,323 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 26V138000Mar 11, 2026Electrical System48,165 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

    Risk: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
39.5 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
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.

2025 compared with other Jetta years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Best2043034
2024Good3343034
2025Good4028233

All Volkswagen Jetta years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Jetta has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Jetta years.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Jetta?
The top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 6 complaints (21% share), followed by Electrical System and Fuel System issues at 4 complaints (14%) each.
Does the 2025 Jetta have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Jetta, both involving the electrical system: one for the instrument panel failing to display warning lights or gauges, and one for an improperly connected transmission ground wire.
How does the 2025 Jetta compare to other Jetta years?
The 2025 Jetta's Complaint Index of 40 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2019 (100) and 2010 (93), but higher than the best years like 2022 (7) and 2020 (13).
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 Jetta?
NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to 2025 Jetta complaints, with no fires and no deaths reported.

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.