Model year
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 580 complaints for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (102), POWER TRAIN (92), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (76). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–33 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 439 complaints
- 2001 668 complaints
- 2002 702 complaints
- 2003 456 complaints
- 2004 231 complaints
- 2005 248 complaints
- 2006 580 complaints
- 2007 201 complaints
- 2008 188 complaints
- 2009 889 complaints
- 2010 852 complaints
- 2011 607 complaints
- 2012 500 complaints
- 2013 518 complaints
- 2014 387 complaints
- 2015 194 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 160 complaints
- 2018 31 complaints
- 2019 549 complaints
- 2020 54 complaints
- 2021 69 complaints
- 2022 43 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
- 2024 46 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
10V621000 · Dec 10, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB…
09V164000 · May 19, 2009
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING…
07V442000 · Sep 24, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES…
07V284000 · Jun 25, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
Complaints
580 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 6, injury field 17, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta · 1.9L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 30 | 37 | 33 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Jetta · 1.9L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Jetta · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Jetta · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Volkswagen Jetta at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.