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2009–2014 · 6 model years

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201336 complaints
Most recalls20141 recall
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030402009: 16 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 23 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 33 complaints, 1 recalls2012: 27 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 36 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 34 complaints, 1 recalls200920102011201220132014
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2014 Jetta SportWagen—26–32 mpg1343030
2013 Jetta SportWagen—26–32 mpg1361100
2012 Jetta SportWagen—26–32 mpg1270100
2011 Jetta SportWagen—26–32 mpg1331310
2010 Jetta SportWagen—25–32 mpg1231010
2009 Jetta SportWagen—24–32 mpg1160000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system39
  • Fuel/propulsion system28
  • Suspension24
  • Service brakes23
  • Unknown or other20
  • Air bags20
  • Engine19
  • Power train13