Verdict
2023 Volkswagen Jetta: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 41 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 77% of 2023 sedans. Service Brakes leads the reports (24%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
41
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
34.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 77% of 2023 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (24% of 41 reports), followed by electrical system (20%).
+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 41 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11737730, ODI 11655966, ODI 11653789, ODI 11652199, ODI 11651533.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2023 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 31 | 41 | 35 |
| Jetta | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 29 | 42 | 34 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2023 Volkswagen Jetta: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners filed 41 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta — more complaints than 77% of comparable 2023 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (24% of complaints) and electrical system (20%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta between 34 and 35 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.