CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (57 reports).
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls
Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Hairline cracks can develop in the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit) of these Jetta Hybrids.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Volkswagen is recalling certain Jetta, Beetle and related models because modifications made while the vehicles were held for internal evaluation may cause them to not fully comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
Most common 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 25MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact attempted to shift into another gear however, the vehicle failed to respond. The driver pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes, and the vehicle drove as intended. The vehicle was driven to a nearby dealer, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the transmission was previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train) in 2023; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate. The contact stated that the transmission and hybrid warning lights and several other warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The contact turned the vehicle on and was able to place the vehicle into drive (D) and began to move forward however, he observed that the check transmission light was blinking. The contact stopped the vehicle shifted into park (P), then shifted into reverse (R) however, the vehicle failed to respond while shifting through PRNDL. The contact turned the vehicle off and had the v
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power after the clutch disengaged. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train); however, the part for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the transmission was previously replaced in 2017 however, the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the hybrid system fault message was displayed. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and the hybrid system fault message was off however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to his residence with the warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the hybrid electric system was non-functional. The contact stated that he continued driving to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the dual clutch transmission to be replaced. The dealer in
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid questions
Does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Transmission Can Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Power Train. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (57), Engine (14), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.