Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (2013–2015). The 2013 Jetta Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
36
Recalls
3
Model years
3
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

25201310201412015
NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid — 25 complaints; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2015 (1 complaints).

Every Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 Jetta Hybrid10001Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Jetta Hybrid100002Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Jetta Hybrid250003Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    33 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 19V866000Dec 6, 20192,167 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V679000Sep 25, 2019113 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Recall 13V568000Nov 14, 20133,837 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology