NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Volkswagen Jetta Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Jetta list 2 recall campaigns and 119 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 119
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Volkswagen Jetta crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2026 | Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2024 | Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | n/r |
| 2023 | Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2023 | Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | n/r |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
Jetta recall campaigns, 2023–2026
2 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 0, 2024: 0, 2025: 2, 2026: 1.
- Electrical system ×2
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | March 25, 2026 | Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel | 2025 |
| 26V138000 | March 11, 2026 | Electrical system › wiring | 2025, 2026 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Jetta.
NHTSA recall records: Jetta 2026 · Jetta 2025
Jetta owner complaints to NHTSA
119 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1 | 0 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Engine24
- Service brakes21
- Electrical system20
- Forward collision avoidance16
- Power train15
- Fuel/propulsion system11
- Vehicle speed control7
- Lane departure6
NHTSA complaint records: Jetta GLI ICE 2026 · Jetta ICE 2026 · Jetta 2025 · Jetta GLI 2025 · Jetta 2024 · Jetta GLI 2024 · Jetta 2023 · Jetta GLI 2023
Coverage on a Jetta
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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