Model year
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 518 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 115 complaints under JETTA HYBRID and JETTA SPORTWAGEN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (143), POWER TRAIN (140), ENGINE (112). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–44 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$3,150, 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
19V679000 · Sep 25, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and…
19V615000 · Aug 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless…
15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock…
14V656000 · Oct 20, 2014
SUSPENSION:REAR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be…
Complaints
518 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 12, fire flag on 3, injury field 10, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| JETTA HYBRID | 3 | 79 |
| JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 1 | 36 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE15010 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mar 24, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| RQ17009 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Nov 13, 2017 | May 4, 2018 |
| EA18003 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Apr 18, 2018 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| HEV 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
| Sportwagen SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Jetta · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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