Model year
2020 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 54 complaints for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), ENGINE (12). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,950–$2,400, 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
24V110000 · Feb 14, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and…
23V604000 · Aug 30, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
22V815000 · Oct 31, 2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021…
21V492000 · Jun 30, 2021
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
20V505000 · Aug 26, 2020
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
20V359000 · Jun 17, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.
Complaints
54 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ23007 | Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL… | Dec 12, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.131 | NHTSA photo |
| GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.131 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Jetta · 1.4L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Jetta · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
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