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Volkswagen Jetta 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

193Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V615000.

Engine45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V705000.

Unknown Or Other34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V679000.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V028000.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V627000.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V670000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V790000.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V670000Reported October 24, 2014 - 393 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 393 vehicles across all affected models.

14V790000Reported December 15, 2014 - 25,007 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 25,007 vehicles across all affected models.

15V028000Reported January 23, 2015 - 44,658 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 44,658 vehicles across all affected models.

15V627000Reported October 7, 2015 - 993 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 993 vehicles across all affected models.

15V705000Reported October 26, 2015 - 91,867 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 91,867 vehicles across all affected models.

19V615000Reported August 22, 2019 - 679,027 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 679,027 vehicles across all affected models.

19V679000Reported September 25, 2019 - 113 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown Or Other. Recall covering the unknown or other system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 113 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201515
201618
201719
201827
201931
202018
202118
202214
202314
20246
202510
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.