Recalls ·2025 Volkswagen Jetta

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — instrument cluster/panel. Owners filed 28 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #23 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints28
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Electrical system — Instrument cluster/panelCampaign 26V185000 · 25 Mar 2026

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."

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.

Remedy: 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 — WiringCampaign 26V138000 · 11 Mar 2026

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.

Risk: An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 28 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 21%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 21%
Unknown or other5 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 14%
Electrical system3 · 11%
Visibility/wiper3 · 11%
Lane departure2 · 7%
Steering1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

20259
202619

From owner complaints

Two safety defect incidents involving unintended acceleration. This defect has resulted in two loss of control incidents causing property damage. First incident: While attempting to move vehicle inside garage, I started engine with foot firmly on the brake, shifted the transmission into drive, and maintained full…

Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The steering wheel is the principal reason for this incident. Because when I'm driving on the highway almost to get an exit to the right going at the speed limit of 70 MPH the right tire passes through a high/low on the street, then my steering wheel locked lightly and started to pull to the right like for 2-3…

Steering · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I purchased a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Jetta from LaFontaine Volkswagen of Dearborn, MI on October 2, 2025. Within 24 hours, the check-engine light illuminated, and the fuel gauge cluster froze, showing an incorrect fuel level. On October 3, 2025, I contacted the dealership and was told to bring it in for service.…

Power train · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Visibility/wiper · Mar 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20005
20017
20027
20034
20045
20057
20066
20076
20086
20097
20105
201110
20128
20136
20145
20158
20165
20177
20183
201911
20206
20214
20221
20230
20240
20252
20261

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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