2024 Volkswagen Jetta
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
Rollover risk: 13.0% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2024 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 258
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 258.
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start conditi…
Bulletin VIN4APIN20260923 · Sep 2026Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Bulletin TT 57 23 01 · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Email 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Bulletin 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Dealer 91OL · Sep 2026Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start conditi…
Bulletin VIN4APIN20260902 · Sep 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the JETTA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the year of manufacture listed on the compliance label is incorrect. Canadian regulations require the month and year of the vehicle's date of manufacture to be listed on the compliance label. Safety Risk: This error could cause confusion when trying to identify the model year of the vehicle using the compliance label. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen w…
Transport Canada #2024274 · May 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2024 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record
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2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWEX7BU5SM021871
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7X7BU2SM046249
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU2RM100465
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5X7BUXSM023339
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU7RM102809
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU2RM086227
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWGX7BU3SM017780
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7X7BU7SM042455
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWBM7BUXRM041300
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7M7BU4RM094063
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7M7BU1RM090732
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7M7BU8RM094681
2024 Volkswagen JettaWVWZZZBU0RM086918
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU1RM096909
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWGM7BU1RM045919
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWEM7BU2RM055902
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7M7BU2RM067475
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU9RM079078
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWGX7BU6SM004635
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5M7BU0RM095749
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5X7BUXSM044725
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VWEM7BUXRM044209
2024 Volkswagen Jetta3VW7M7BU8RM077346