
Volkswagen Jetta
1990–2027. The $23,995 to $33,745 sedan, from 158 to 228 hp.
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The cleanest years.
Recall campaigns on file, by model year.
No NHTSA campaigns on file.
4 campaigns. Top item: back over prevention, sensing system, camera.
A campaign that covers several model years counts in each of them here, and once in the total of 6. Newer years have had less time to collect campaigns.
Five trims.
2026 prices. Tap one to open its page.
- S158 hp · 34 mpg$23,995base
- Sport158 hp · 33 mpg$25,305+$1,310
- SE158 hp · 33 mpg$26,985+$2,990
- SEL158 hp · 33 mpg$29,995+$6,000
- Autobahn228 hp · 30 mpg$33,745+$9,750
MSRP as published for the 2026 model year, before destination, taxes and dealer fees.
Recalls from NHTSA
76 recall campaigns on file.
Every one is repaired free at any franchised dealer. These are the 4 most recent.
- Mar 25, 20262025
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The…
- Mar 11, 20262025–2026
Electrical system · wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The…
- Feb 14, 20242019–2020
Fuel system, gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3…
- Sep 6, 20232019
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument…
- Aug 30, 20232019–2020
Electrical system · ignition · switch
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf…
- Oct 31, 20222019–2020
Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf…
- Jul 20, 20222021–2022
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF…
- Jun 30, 20212020–2021
Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles…
- Feb 1, 20212021
Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and…
- Nov 18, 20202021
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta…
- Oct 21, 20202016–2018
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail…
- Sep 23, 20202004–2018
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as…
- Aug 26, 20202020
Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport…
- Jun 17, 20202020
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper…
- Dec 11, 20192019
Wheels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf…
- Sep 25, 20192007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019
Unknown or other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB…
- Aug 22, 20192011–2018
Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019…
- Mar 6, 20192019
Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta…
- Feb 20, 20192019
Air bags · frontal
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver…
- Dec 19, 20182019
Suspension · rear · springs · coil springs
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015…
- Nov 26, 20182019
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and…
- Sep 26, 20182019
Exterior lighting · headlights
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped…
- Jun 13, 20182003
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta…
- May 31, 20172017
Equipment · other · labels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected…
- Mar 2, 20172017
Equipment · other · labels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles. The…
- Mar 2, 20172017
Equipment · other · labels
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles. The affected…
- Feb 3, 20172017
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Jetta vehicles equipped with a 1.4L…
- Dec 20, 20162009–2010
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5…
- Jun 6, 20162016
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles…
- Oct 26, 20152015–2016
Engine and engine cooling · engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle…
- Oct 7, 20152015
Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles…
- Aug 4, 20152011–2014
Air bags · frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and…
- Jan 23, 20152014–2015
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles…
- Dec 15, 20142015
Exterior lighting · headlights
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles…
- Oct 24, 20142015
Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and…
- Oct 20, 20142011–2013
Suspension · rear
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles…
- Apr 15, 20142014
Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle…
- Mar 7, 20141999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013
Engine and engine cooling · engine
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127…
- Oct 3, 20112009–2012
Fuel system, diesel
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY…
- Sep 8, 20112011–2012
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY…
- Sep 7, 20112011
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010…
- Mar 29, 20112011
Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JETTA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH…
- Dec 10, 20102006–2010
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR…
- Aug 20, 20092009–2010
Power train · automatic transmission
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008…
- May 19, 20092006–2009
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING…
- Apr 7, 20091990–1998
Exterior lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR…
- Sep 24, 20072005–2008
Exterior lighting · headlights
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108…
- Jun 25, 20072006
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD…
- Mar 29, 20072002–2005
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042…
- Feb 20, 20072001–2005
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT…
- May 24, 20061999–2002
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE…
- Mar 1, 20061990–1992
Service brakes, hydraulic
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW)…
- Jul 5, 20052005
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE…
- Dec 16, 20042000–2002
Exterior lighting · hazard flashing warning lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF…
- Dec 15, 20042004–2005
Fuel system, diesel
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH…
- Feb 20, 20041999–2002
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
- Apr 23, 20031998–1999
Equipment · other · labels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L VR6 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL…
- Sep 12, 20022000–2001
Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225…
- Jan 31, 20022001–2002
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK…
- Jan 25, 20021997–1999
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT…
- Sep 17, 19991999
Structure · frame and members
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE HEAD INJURY…
- Feb 5, 19991999
Structure · frame and members
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOUND ABSORBING MAT ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE B-PILLAR…
- Aug 17, 19981993–1995
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO…
- Jul 16, 19981993–1996
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE…
- Jul 8, 19961994
Visibility · power window devices and controls
THE SHEET METAL PANELS OF BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE OPENINGS FOR THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL WINDOW REGULATOR…
- Sep 20, 19951993–1995
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME…
- Aug 18, 19951993–1995
Vehicle speed control
WHEN INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLES, A TIE WRAP IS USED TO GUIDE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE IN THE ENGINE…
- Mar 13, 19951993–1995
Equipment · mechanical · accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
THE JACKS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SPINDLE, SO THAT A SHARP…
- Aug 2, 19931990–1991
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE…
- Sep 15, 19921991–1992
Vehicle speed control
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
- Apr 14, 19921990–1992
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE…
- Apr 14, 19921990
Visibility · defroster/defogger/hvac system · heater core
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT…
- Apr 15, 19911991
Vehicle speed control · linkages
THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING…
- Sep 25, 19901991
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND…
- Aug 6, 19901990
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD…
- Jan 22, 19901990
Steering · hydraulic power assist system
POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE…
What it costs to keep.
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People also ask.
What fuel economy does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport get?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport returns an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined. Its powertrain uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
How much horsepower does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport have?
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport produces 158 hp. The turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine works with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission and sends power through front-wheel drive.
What safety and driver-assistance features are standard on the Jetta Sport?
Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and rear cross-traffic alert are standard. The Jetta Sport also includes blind spot and lane departure warnings, a pre-collision safety system, emergency braking assist, stability control, traction control, 4-wheel ABS and a rearview camera.
Does the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport have Apple CarPlay and heated seats?
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and multi-level heated front seats are standard. The cabin also includes an 8.0-inch infotainment display, USB connectivity, 4 speakers, dual-zone front climate control and cloth upholstery.
What warranty comes with the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport?
Basic and powertrain coverage each last 48 months or 50,000 miles. The factory warranty also includes rust coverage for 84 months or 100,000 miles, roadside coverage for 36 months or 36,000 miles, and maintenance coverage for 24 months or 20,000 miles.