2021 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
3
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 32 fatal crashes with 14 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
- Crash riskManufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may… · Jul 20, 2022
- Crash riskAir bag control module was welded in the incorrect position · Jun 30, 2021
- Crash riskBolts may be missing from the front seat tracks · Feb 1, 2021
- Crash riskRear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black… · Nov 18, 2020