Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and safety
2 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2014 · 171 owner complaints
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The Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 2 recalls covering 795,176 vehicles as reported; model year 2010 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2010: 2
Units affected
795K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
-33.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
3 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2014
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.1% risk |
| 2013 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.1% risk |
| 2011 | SW · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 12.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system39
- Fuel/propulsion system28
- Suspension24
- Service brakes23
- Air bags21
- Unknown or other21
- Engine19
- Complaints
- 171
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 5
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen by component
- Air bags1 · 659K units
- Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 136K units
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2016 | Audi A3; Volkswagen EOS, Golf, GTI and 3 more (2009-2010): Electronic stability control (esc)No. 16V913000 | Crash risk | 135,683 |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Audi A5 Cabriolet, Q5, S5 Cabriolet; Volkswagen CC and 4 more (2007-2014): Air bagsNo. 16V078000 | Crash risk | 659,493 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?
2 recalls cover the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, for 795,176 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Electrical system: named in 39 of the 171 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, then fuel/propulsion system (28). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.