Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 169 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (model years 2008–2014). The most reported problem area is electrical system (39 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (28 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 34 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (36), 2014 (34) and 2011 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 39 | 6 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 6 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 24 | 5 of 7 | |
| Service brakes | 22 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 20 | 6 of 7 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V913000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2009 | 135,683 |
| 16V078000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2010–2014 | 659,493 |
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 6 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 5 people 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.