Does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, the most recent reported on March 25, 2026 (Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (7 complaints), followed by power train (7).

How many 2025 Volkswagen Jetta complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and problems

2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V185000 · reported March 25, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 75,323 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk: An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 26V138000 · reported March 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 48,165 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.
The risk: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance7
Power train7
Unknown or other6
Fuel/propulsion system4
Electrical system3
Visibility/wiper3
Lane departure2
Service brakes2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Power train
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with internal transmission failure. The contact was informed that the…

Oct 12, 2026 · Service brakes
I am not sure. My brakes are making noise. I made multi complaints to dealer and vw. I saw owner with the same car and he had the same problem. Please look into this. Something is wrong with brakes on VWs

Sep 25, 2026 · Unknown or other
Rental Vehicle Door Malfunction (Claim # [Insert Complaint/Claim Number]) Date: … To: Damage Recovery Unit / Customer Relations Enterprise Rent-A-Car Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally report a serious safety defect and personal injury resulting from a rental vehicle provided by your […] location, and to…

Sep 3, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
I am the owner/operator of a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S and am submitting this complaint regarding recurring optical distortion in the windshield within my normal driving field of view. The vehicle has undergone four windshield replacement attempts for this same condition, yet the distortion remains present. The…

Sep 3, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system in my 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The ACC system fails suddenly and without warning while driving, including during highway operation. This creates an immediate safety hazard, as the vehicle unexpectedly disengages speed control and…

Jetta model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2025 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta, the most recent reported on March 25, 2026 (Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (7 complaints), followed by power train (7).
How many 2025 Volkswagen Jetta complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 31 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.