2025 Volkswagen Jetta Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
32
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Jetta and 32 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is power train, with 8 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS5
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
- VISIBILITY/WIPER3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- SERVICE BRAKES2
2025 Jetta Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 26V185000
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."
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V138000
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.
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 Jetta Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1718032037201_21 | Oct 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Checking engine oil level. | 11039313 |
| V0017132033846_27 | Oct 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults. | 11039303 |
| V0118122014603_22 | Oct 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Reprogramming Control Module process | 11039307 |
| V9422012066639_7 | Oct 27, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation | 11039326 |
| V9419012011521_22 | Oct 27, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses | 11039325 |
| V0019012040590_16 | Oct 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water Migration under RAPGARD® during PDI | 11039305 |
| VIN4APIN20261019 | Oct 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Fuel Do… | 11039327 |
| V3826012083227_1 | Oct 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Valve Body Replacement | 11039317 |
| V1917012022548_16 | Oct 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants | 11039314 |
| V0116132033805_12 | Oct 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine missfire diagnostic aid | 11039306 |
| V9126062083148_1 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Update programming | 11039319 |
| V0123022069588_4 | Oct 14, 2026 | ENGINE | When replacing Evaporative Emissions System components, it is not always necessary to replace the entire EVAP canister system as a complete assembly, if the failed components ar… | 11039308 |
| V0126062081981_1 | Oct 9, 2026 | ENGINE | This TSB is informational only and applies to diagnosis of the Active Tank Leak Diagnosis (ATLD) system with a Generic Scan Tool (GST). This bulletin does not apply for warranty… | 11039312 |
| V0018092053065_8 | Oct 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting | 11039304 |
| VIN4APIN20260923 | Sep 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Custome… | 11038159 |
| V0116152014815_20 | Sep 17, 2026 | ENGINE | Suggested fuel additive | 11038146 |
| TT 96 26 01 | Sep 17, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation. | 11038145 |
| TT 57 23 01 | Sep 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation. | 11038144 |
| SM 39-2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. | 11038143 |
| VIN4APIN20260902 | Sep 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Custome… | 11038158 |
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