2023 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta.

Most common 2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	11
Unknown Or Other	10
Service Brakes	10
Electrical System	9
Forward Collision Avoidance	8
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Power Train	2
Lane Departure	2

What owners report

2026-09-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
The cars check engine light came on randomly at the top of the year but kept going away and returning. After getting it checked out, the code was P0456 for an evap leak. Owner took the car to VW and was quoted ~$3,200 for the repair and asked the service team how was it even possible for this to happen to a newer car, and they said it was a common issue. If the issue is common, it should have a recall because the risks of this ongoing is engine damage and failure.

2026-07-20, Engine
Car was started on afternoon of XXX and the Low Coolant alert sound and dashboard light came on. Opened hood and car was completely out of coolant. Took to Royal Automotive, Vestavia Hills, AL on Wednesday XXX to be fixed. Dealer assessment was “PERFORMED COOLING SYSTEM LEAK TEST. THE VEHICLE PASSED TEST. CHECK FOR VISUAL LEAKS. FOUND NO LEAKS, BUT FOUND SEEPAGE AT THE HEAD GASKET. VOLKSWAGEN SAID THIS WAS NORMAL PER 00-26-01 - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FLUID LEAKAGE AND SEEPAGE. TOP OFF COOLING SYSTEM.” The car was purchased new by me in October 2022 and my warranty expires in October 2022. It has just over 17,100 miles on it. Further, Volkswagen published a Technical Service Bulle

2026-06-23, Unknown Or Other
I bought car back in June or July 2024. Since then Ive had issues with vehicle. Bad breaks, bad wheel bearings that were replaced & car just never drove smooth. Since buying car & driving it around for months I have felt a jerk/pull when in drive mode from 0mi when stepping on gas. The Engine has completely shutt off at random at a light when in drive mode & Ive had to put in parking & restart engine while making a right hand turn & while pulling into a parking lot. I notified dealer & taken in but told nothing was found & they didnt seem to see the safety issue at hand or care. It has done this a few times since Ive had it. Very scary, thankfully no accident YET! The lane assist warning li

2026-05-14, Service Brakes
At only 24,000 miles, the rear brakes are already showing significant wear. When checked by the dealer, they were 2mm, while the front brakes were 12mm. The service representatives at the dealership have said this is a known problem with this model year, and they have already seen several cars with the same issue of brakes wearing out way too quickly. If a driver wasn't getting regular inspections, they would assume that their brakes would still be in great condition with this mileage, and it could pose a large safety risk.

2026-05-08, Electrical System
The SOS Module failed three times and was replaced three times under warranty. The failure mode is a battery that cannot be ordered due to manufacturer issues. The failed module limits crash reporting. I have attached the three work orders for this vehicle.

2023 Volkswagen Jetta questions

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (11), Unknown Or Other (10), Service Brakes (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.