2020 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
1
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 32 fatal crashes with 13 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 riskDue to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may… · Feb 14, 2024
- Crash riskIgnition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments · Aug 30, 2023
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate… · Oct 31, 2022
- Crash riskAir bag control module was welded in the incorrect position · Jun 30, 2021
- Crash riskParts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded… · Aug 26, 2020
- Crash riskFront brake caliper bolts may come loose · Jun 17, 2020