2021 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (26), Electrical System (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (11).
Key takeaways
- 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 26 | 37% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Engine | 5 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-29
EVAP N80 purge valve failed under 34,000 miles. Dealer refused to cover due to time elapsed. Replaced out-of-pocket due to predatory dealership repair pricing for a known manufacturing defect.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-22
> The fuel/propulsion system experienced continuous refueling difficulties characterized by premature nozzle shut-offs and trapped air in the fuel tank, preventing normal refueling operations. This ongoing malfunction creates potential safety hazards during vehicle operation and roadside refueling. UNKNOWN if reproduce...
Air Bags,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-24
There is a known issue released by Volkswagen that certain model years of their vehicles are eligible for a limited extended warranty regarding the clock spring. In their release announcement VWP-18-11 on April 27, 2023, they specifically mentioned vehicle year model 2010 to 2022 qualifies for U37 Warranty key if the i...
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More for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.