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The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is a compact cars vehicle covered by 9 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 194 owner complaints and 8 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 8 report a crash and 1 report a fire; 7 complaints report injuries totalling 9 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Electrical System, named in 49 complaints (25.3% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) that include the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 19V679000 — Unknown Or Other 25/09/2019
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Campaign 20E064000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 23/09/2020
Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 19V615000 — Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:control Module 22/08/2019
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Campaign 15V627000 — Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive 07/10/2015
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
Campaign 15V705000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:engine 26/10/2015
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
Campaign 15V028000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 23/01/2015
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Campaign 14V790000 — Exterior Lighting:headlights 15/12/2014
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
Campaign 14V670000 — Seats 24/10/2014
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Consequence: Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.
Owner Complaints (194)
Owners have filed 194 complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 | 25.3% |
| Engine | 43 | 22.2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 | 17.5% |
| Power Train | 23 | 11.9% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 10.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 9.3% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 8.8% |
| Steering | 15 | 7.7% |
| Suspension | 14 | 7.2% |
| Wheels | 8 | 4.1% |
| Seats | 8 | 4.1% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2.6% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Electrical System, 49 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2019 with 31 filings. Owners filed 194 complaints in total across 12 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 8 and those involving a fire number 1; 7 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta as a compact cars vehicle and published ratings for 9 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 26–44 MPG; the median configuration returns 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Diesel, Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 35 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 35 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
Showing the 8 most common configuration groups of 9 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 194 complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Electrical System with 49 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) covering the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 19V679000 for Unknown Or Other.
What is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta get?
The EPA rated 9 configurations of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 44 MPG, with a median of 29 MPG (median city 25, median highway 36).