2023 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.
Most-described problem: the check engine light coming on (6 complaints, 14%), then overheating or coolant loss (5). Most-reported area: brakes (11 complaints, 26%).
0 safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta in its recall file dated Sep 29, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Jetta. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Volkswagen Jetta recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Jetta drew the most (288) and the 2023 drew 33.
Owner complaints
2023: 43 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 164 |
| 2017 | 159 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 548 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Safety recalls
2023: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD Rollover risk 13.0% |
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD Rollover risk 133.0% |
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Jetta problems?
In the 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta, the problems described most are the check engine light coming on (6) and overheating or coolant loss (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Jetta has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Volkswagen dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: JETTA.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.