2025 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (6), Power Train (6), Unknown Or Other (5).
Key takeaways
- 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 21% |
| Power Train | 6 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-03
I am the owner/operator of a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta S and am submitting this complaint regarding recurring optical distortion in the windshield within my normal driving field of view. The vehicle has undergone four windshield replacement attempts for this same condition, yet the distortion remains present. The distortio...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-03
I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system in my 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. The ACC system fails suddenly and without warning while driving, including during highway operation. This creates an immediate safety hazard, as the vehicle unexpectedly disengages speed control and ...
Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-03
This submission is an update to my previous NHTSA ODI complaint #11761837. I am adding new documentation provided by the authorized repair facility, including service records, diagnostic notes, and repair details. These documents confirm that the same safety defect continues to occur despite following all repair instr...
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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.