2009 Volkswagen Jetta safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
31
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2009 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 35 fatal crashes with 15 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may… · Sep 25, 2019
- Crash riskAntilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic… · Dec 20, 2016
- Fire riskFuel System, Diesel · Oct 3, 2011
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Dec 10, 2010
- Crash riskPower Train · Aug 20, 2009
- Crash riskPower Train · May 19, 2009