Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 99 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid (model years 2013–2016). The most reported problem area is power train (72 complaints), followed by engine (18 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (79), 2014 (20) and 2016 (1). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 72 | 2 of 4 | |
| Engine | 18 | 2 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | 2 of 4 | |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 of 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 2 of 4 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V866000 | Dec 6, 2019 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2013–2014 | 2,167 |
| 19V679000 | Sep 25, 2019 | Unknown or other | 2013 | 113 |
| 13V568000 | Nov 14, 2013 | Power train | 2013–2014 | 3,837 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.