Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model year from 2013–2014 using 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Jetta Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
99complaints
3recalls
—worst years
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Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201420—2TransmissionLimited data
201379—3TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Jetta Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2013
    7273%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2013
    1818%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2013
    1212%
  • Brakesworst: 2013
    1010%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2013
    77%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2013
    55%
  • Air bagsworst: 2013
    33%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2013
    22%
  • Steeringworst: 2013
    22%
  • Body & structureworst: 2013
    11%
  • Other / not specified
    11%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2013
    11%

Latest Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 19V-866 · Dec 6, 2019 · 2,167 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021.

Unknown or other

NHTSA recall 19V-679 · Sep 25, 2019 · 113 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle…

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7.

Power train

NHTSA recall 13V-568 · Nov 14, 2013 · 3,837 vehicles

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

All 3 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (72), engine & cooling (18) and electrical system (12). Transmission complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid had?

3 recalls across 2013–2014. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.