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2015 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the electrical (25% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is 16th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2015 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Electrical
49 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, ignition, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator.
Put car in park on convenience store parking lot couldn't turn car off or remove key from ignition tried so many times. Drove home parked car in garage tried to turn off .car still would not turn off. Finally drove to dealer garage . Dealer said the ignition lock housing had to be replaced. The work was performed. The…
The major problem occurred shortly after my 30,000 mile check up, when my key got stuck in the ignition, and I could not turn the car off. I am aware this problem dates back to as early as 2012. I immediately contacted vw customer care since I was at approximately 36,400 miles to see if they would assist in replacing…
Engine
45 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. The contact had to constantly press the start button in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there were ripples in the charging system, leakage…
For the past week now my key has been getting stocked in the ignition while the car is on, I've been wiggling the key back and forth until it comes out but today when I got home from work put the car in park trying to take out the key it would not move at all I had to drive to a shop and they ending up taking off the…
Other or unspecified
34 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
While driving my car I received a warning that these services were not working.blind spot monitor,front assist and rear traffic. I have car net service on this car. After being on the fwy for 2 hours, I finally was able to get off the fwy to turn back on the features, since you must be stopped. It seems that the car…
My vehicle is experiencing the exact same symptoms as the vw Jetta tsb # 8715-18. 2015 year miles approx 53k. I am a subsequent owner. Original owner was a rental car company hence the higher mileage. Vw refuses to stand behind the fact that a AC condenser valve should not be sticking at this point and with showing…
Transmission
23 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 45,500 miles.
Acceleration falls flat unexpectedly off the line. Ever since the re-program of the tdi affected vehicles the car will accelerate quickly at first when given good throttle (70%+), but then all of a sudden at 30-40mph or so it will totally fall flat all of a sudden, and dangerously so. It just completely loses power…
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. The contact had to constantly press the start button in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there were ripples in the charging system, leakage…
Fuel system
20 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
This vehicle's VIN report shows no open recalls. Yet I smell fuel in the cabin and have on multiple occasions seen evidence of fuel leaked on the ground. Other 2015 jettas do have recalls for a fuel rail leak. My vehicle appears to have the same safety issue. I believe my vehicle should also be included in the safety…
Acceleration falls flat unexpectedly off the line. Ever since the re-program of the tdi affected vehicles the car will accelerate quickly at first when given good throttle (70%+), but then all of a sudden at 30-40mph or so it will totally fall flat all of a sudden, and dangerously so. It just completely loses power…
Brakes
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
Just seconds after the epc light came on (I didn't know what it meant) my brakes went out. The brake pedal was stiff and my car had no response in slowing down. Luckily I had been in a position where there was time and space to react and to slow down using the e brake. Just minutes earlier I had been on the highway…
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. While at a red light, the engine suddenly revved and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle from moving, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the preceding vehicle, which then crashed into a third vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not…
Air bags
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I had my incedant on the free way, last night, still kind of shooken up. My tires blew on a speed limmit MPH ran through pavement defect causing the air bag censor has been triggered witch should of deployed the bags to save me from possible injery my be death, thank god it was ok no one or auto was involved..
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. Whether the vehicle was parked or being driven, the passenger air bag warning indicator illuminated when the passenger seat was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to lakeland Volkswagen (209 s lake parker ave, lakeland, fl 33801, ([phone]) where the cause of the failure was…
Steering
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
The window has a mind of its own. I went through the manual to troubleshoot it, worked fine for a day then right back to what it was before. Everything that has to do with the driverside door, expect to open from the inside just went haywire with no warning. The mirror defrost doesn't work and the outside door handle…
It's very difficult to remove and engage the ignition cylinder on my 2015 vw treading. It takes several seconds to remove or engage the cylinder. Vw canada bramgate service location indicated that they can diagnose the cylinder for a fee, but would not tell me whether this safety issue was covered under warranty until…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Other: unknown or other
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began november 6, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01d7. Note: this recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18v-329.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 volkswagen passat, 2018 tiguan lwb, 2007-2009 jetta sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 jetta, 2013 jetta hybrid, 2008-2009 jetta sportwagen, 2015 golf sportwagen, 2013 golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 beetle and beetle convertible, 2008-2010 beetle, and beetle convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Electrical: control module
Risk: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "park."
Engine
Risk: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began march 2016. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23r1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pods control module, free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69l6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured september 8, 2014, to november 28, 2014, golf vehicles manufactured april 2, 2014, to december 3, 2014, and e-golf vehicles manufactured july 26, 2014, to october 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a passenger occupant detection system (pods) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began february 6, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24bl. Note: this recall expands and supersedes recall 14v-809 (volkswagen recall number 24bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured march 28, 2014, to november 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to november 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to november 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles manufactured march 31, 2014, to november 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in january 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57f6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured july 11, 2014, to november 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108. "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Seats
Risk: Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in october 2014. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72f1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 volkswagen jetta and passat vehicles manufactured september 23, 2014, to october 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (49 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); engine (45 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); other or unspecified (34 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2019 (other). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 16th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 194 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.