Before buying a used 2026 Volkswagen Jetta, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. Provisional: this model year is new and complaints are still coming in. How it's calculated
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NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
| Jetta Sport/SE/SEL — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.