2023 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and problems
No recalls and 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2023 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The cars check engine light came on randomly at the top of the year but kept going away and returning. After getting it checked out, the code was P0456 for an evap leak. Owner took the car to VW and was quoted ~$3,200 for the repair and asked the service team how was it even possible for this to happen to a newer car…
Car was started on afternoon of … and the Low Coolant alert sound and dashboard light came on. Opened hood and car was completely out of coolant. Took to Royal Automotive, Vestavia Hills, AL on Wednesday … to be fixed. Dealer assessment was “PERFORMED COOLING SYSTEM LEAK TEST. THE VEHICLE PASSED TEST. CHECK FOR VISUAL…
I bought car back in June or July 2024. Since then Ive had issues with vehicle. Bad breaks, bad wheel bearings that were replaced & car just never drove smooth. Since buying car & driving it around for months I have felt a jerk/pull when in drive mode from 0mi when stepping on gas. The Engine has completely shutt off…
At only 24,000 miles, the rear brakes are already showing significant wear. When checked by the dealer, they were 2mm, while the front brakes were 12mm. The service representatives at the dealership have said this is a known problem with this model year, and they have already seen several cars with the same issue of…
The SOS Module failed three times and was replaced three times under warranty. The failure mode is a battery that cannot be ordered due to manufacturer issues. The failed module limits crash reporting. I have attached the three work orders for this vehicle.
Jetta model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2009 Jetta has the most complaints (889). All Volkswagen Jetta years →
Questions
- Does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by service brakes (10).
- How many 2023 Volkswagen Jetta complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 43 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 3, 2026.