2020 Volkswagen Jetta
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at …
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace all four front brake caliper bolts, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47Q2.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all fou…
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 an…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions…
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-8…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,502) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,680), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Volkswagen Jetta trims & engines on record
2020 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU4LM002476
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU1LM054924
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU7LM002830
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU2LM011175
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU8LM058856
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU5LM006892
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU7LM028523
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line3VWN57BU1LM013192
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU8LM020205
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line3VWN57BUXLM022411
2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line3VWN57BU7LM064910
Other Volkswagen Jetta model years
2020 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, service brakes.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta at about 31 mpg combined (28 city / 36 highway).
How much is a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Comparable 2020 Volkswagen Jetta listings run roughly $16,300–$22,000, typically around $18,502 (from 10 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.