2015 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
8
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 7 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 51 fatal crashes with 26 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 riskA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the… · Aug 22, 2019
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump… · Oct 26, 2015
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)… · Oct 7, 2015
- Fire riskA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine… · Jan 23, 2015
- Crash riskDue to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam… · Dec 15, 2014
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not… · Oct 24, 2014