2015 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (50 reports).

7Recalls
194Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules

Recall 19V679Sep 25, 2019113 vehicles affected

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.

Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway

Recall 19V615Aug 22, 2019679,027 vehicles affected

A buildup of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts can allow the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in Park.

Brake Assist Can Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance

Recall 15V705Oct 26, 201591,867 vehicles affected

A camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may break off in these vehicles.

Passenger airbag may fail to deploy or deploy wrongly in a crash

Recall 15V627Oct 7, 2015993 vehicles affected

A sensor system that detects whether a front passenger seat is occupied may have been built incorrectly.

Fuel Leak at Fuel Rail Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire

Recall 15V028Jan 23, 201544,658 vehicles affected

A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Recall 14V790Dec 15, 201425,007 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 14V670Oct 24, 2014393 vehicles affected

Most common 2015 Volkswagen Jetta problems

Problem areas named in the 194 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System50
Engine43
Unknown Or Other34
Power Train23
Service Brakes19
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Air Bags17
Steering15
Suspension15
Wheels8

What owners report

2026-08-24, Electrical System
Engine light loss of communication between ecm and abs
2026-03-03, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the odometer mileage was 77,183. Later, while attempting to sell the vehicle on Carvana, the contact was informed that the odometer mileage for the vehicle that was last reported in 2023 was 80,000.
2026-01-15, Engine
Vehicle Information •Make / Model / Year: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE •VIN: [XXX] Recall Information (if known) •Camshaft recall: 23R1 (2016) •ECM software update: 24DR (2020) Description of Problem: My 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE experiences loss of power while driving, where the engine RPM increases but the vehicle does not accelerate properly, especially when driving uphill. This creates an unsafe driving condition. The vehicle previously received recall repairs for the camshaft (23R1) and ECM software (24DR). Despite these recall repairs being completed, the same symptoms persist, indicating the recall may not have fully resolved the defect. I reported this issue to Vol
2025-12-11, Air Bags
A warning lamp came on that I didn’t know what it was for. It came on yesterday along with a tire warning lamp. The steering wheel buttons won’t work. I had it inspected by a local service center and it was confirmed to be the clock spring. I was informed it may fall under an active recall. It is a safety issue due to the airbag not being able to deploy if need be.
2025-09-28, Service Brakes
abs light on no communication with abs module cause speedometer not fonctionning abs light on epc light on

2015 Volkswagen Jetta questions

Does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta: Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Key can be pulled out before Park, risking rollaway; Brake Assist Can Fail, Lengthening Stopping Distance; Passenger airbag may fail to deploy or deploy wrongly in a crash; Fuel Leak at Fuel Rail Can Cause Engine Compartment Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (50), Engine (43), Unknown Or Other (34).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 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.

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