2025 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

2 safety recalls, 32 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
32Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2025 Volkswagen Jetta recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-185
March 25, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

Electrical System recall

26V-138
March 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
An open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaints

32 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train8
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Unknown or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Visibility/Wiper3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Lane Departure2
Seat Belts1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Power Train

The car has randomly shifted out of a drive gear on two separate occasions. First time it happened I had car towed back to selling dealership for warranty repair but they found nothing wrong and said they reset a fault code. They also told me we would have to wait and see if it happened again. It did and I called dealership to speak to service manager or the GM and was told they were unavailable and would relay the message to them and someone would call me back. This was on Friday the 23rd. Today the 26th, there has not been a return call so far. This is a major safety hazard as this randomly happens and it will not go into fwd or reverse when it occurs while I’m driving the car. Warranty or

October 22, 2026Power Train

The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with internal transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed.

October 12, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

I am not sure. My brakes are making noise. I made multi complaints to dealer and vw. I saw owner with the same car and he had the same problem. Please look into this. Something is wrong with brakes on VWs

September 25, 2026Unknown or Other1 injury

Rental Vehicle Door Malfunction (Claim # [Insert Complaint/Claim Number]) Date: XXX To: Damage Recovery Unit / Customer Relations Enterprise Rent-A-Car Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally report a serious safety defect and personal injury resulting from a rental vehicle provided by your [XXX] location, and to register a formal protest against returning this vehicle to service without a certified mechanical inspection. Rental & Vehicle Details •Rental Location: [XXX] •Pickup Date/Time: XXX at 11:15 AM •Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta (Black) •License Plate: [XXX] •VIN: [XXX] •Vehicle Unit #: XXX •Starting Mileage / Fuel: 18,635 / 8.2 gal •Damage Recovery Unit Complaint #: [Insert Complain

September 3, 2026Visibility/Wiper

I am the owner/operator of a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S and am submitting this complaint regarding recurring optical distortion in the windshield within my normal driving field of view. The vehicle has undergone four windshield replacement attempts for this same condition, yet the distortion remains present. The distortion appears as a rippling or “funhouse” effect that can cause objects and straight lines viewed through the windshield to appear distorted while driving. The dealership and Volkswagen have inspected the vehicle on multiple occasions. Although the condition has not been consistently reproduced by every inspector, I continue to experience the distortion during normal driving. Follo

2025 Volkswagen Jetta recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent, filed March 25, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Jetta problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (8 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Volkswagen Jetta?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.