2025 Volkswagen Jetta problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta get?

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has a U.S. EPA estimate of 33 mpg combined (29 city / 39 highway).

2025 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints29

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined33 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 2

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #26V185000 · manufacturer #90Z5 · 25/03/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification…

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #26V138000 · manufacturer #97TC · 11/03/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved…

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.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Lane Departure

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Frontal — driver★★★★★

Frontal — passenger★★★★★

Side — front seat★★★★★

Side — rear seat★★★★★

Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 13.0% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Frontal crash test — 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD

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Side barrier test — 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD

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Side pole test — 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD

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Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs

Combined33 mpg

City29 mpg

Highway39 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,050

EPA size classCompact Cars

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Forced inductionTurbocharged

Engine start-stopYes

Passenger volume94 cu ft

Cargo volume16 cu ft

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,250

Fuel only$10,250

Per mile$0.14

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

Length

185.8 in

Width

71.3 in

Height

57.5 in

Wheelbase

105.9 in

Curb weight

2,976–3,225 lb

Front track

60.6 in

Rear track

60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 148

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 148.

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 2026

Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.

Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026

Suggested fuel additive

Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026

Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.

Bulletin TT 57 23 01 · Sep 2026

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026

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 VIN4APIN20260902 · Sep 2026

Brake rotor resurfacing

Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

Repair or Replace Information

Bulletin V4622022067177_5 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no…

Bulletin VIN4APIN20260826 · Aug 2026

Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.

Bulletin V4823012070207_15 · Aug 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the JETTA FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, gear selection indicators, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Safety Risk: Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase…

Transport Canada #2026140 · Mar 2026

Electrical

Issue: On certain vehicles, the transmission ground wire may not have been connected during production. As a result, wiring or nearby parts could overheat. Safety Risk: Wiring or parts that overheat can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, repair the…

Transport Canada #2026110 · Mar 2026

Source: 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.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5X7BUXSM071309

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VWEX7BU0SM108772

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5X7BU6SM067175

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VWGX7BU9SM105782

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VWBX7BU7SM089415

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VWGX7BU5SM061831

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VWBX7BU8SM054687

2025 Volkswagen Jetta3VW5X7BU4SM052559

Other Volkswagen Jetta model years

2025 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?

Across all 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, power train, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta get?

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has a U.S. EPA estimate of 33 mpg combined (29 city / 39 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.