Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (26.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 · 26.9% | Recalled | Recall 15V705000 |
| Electrical System | 30 · 18.8% | Recalled | Recall 19V615000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 · 17.5% | Recalled | Recall 20V648000 · Recall 16V403000 |
| Power Train | 22 · 13.8% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 · 13.1% | Recalled | Recall 20E064000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 · 7.5% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 160 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V648000 · 2020 · reported 10/21/2020
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20E064000 · 2020 · reported 09/23/2020
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V615000 · 2019 · reported 08/22/2019
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V403000 · 2016 · reported 06/06/2016
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V705000 · 2015 · reported 10/26/2015
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I got this vehicle at 36,000 miles and I have put 23,000 on it in one year. There have been no warning messages. I was…”NHTSA complaint 11441394 — filed 11/22/2021 · ENGINE
“Excessive oil consumption over a short period of time - inspected by auto mechanic and VW dealer - no leaks and no buring of oil…”NHTSA complaint 11423346 — filed 07/03/2021 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SHE DETECTED AN ABNORMAL GASOLINE ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS INSIDE…”NHTSA complaint 11413087 — filed 04/20/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 43 of 160 NHTSA complaints (26.9%), followed by unspecified/other issues (34), electrical system (30), fuel/propulsion system (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V648000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
