Sixth generation (A6, Mk6)
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
The most reported problem on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta is stalling, with 20 complaints, usually around 20,000 miles.
- 194owner complaints
- 8recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 45,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta has 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 270 for 2015 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Jetta model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2015 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 20 complaints and brake wear has 19, out of 194 in all. A quarter of the 9 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 4,000 miles, and half by about 20,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 11 of the 194 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 9 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 4 of 8, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 8 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 31 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 10. So far in 2026, 3 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 20 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
194 complaints is 1.4 times fewer than the median 2015 model on this site and 1.4 times fewer than the median 2015 sedan. Among the 5 Jetta model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen filed 1,078 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. 61 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 8 bulletins · 19 complaints
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
6 more on this problem
Brake disc Pulsation or Vibration repair instruction
Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed
Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during ...
Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 17 complaints
Grinding noises can be heard from the area of the steering wheel/driver airbag or steering column when maneuvering OR Various controls, warnings or fault indicators, such as airbag, electronic stabilization programming (ESP), steering assist etc., light up ...
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 6 bulletins · 14 complaints
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
4 more on this problem
Technical Bulletin on how to service Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
Addressess Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake ...
Check engine light or misfire 23 bulletins · 12 complaints
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
21 more on this problem
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
Diag and repair direction for P0401/P2002
Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations.
Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
Plus 11 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
2 more on this problem
UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent the battery from becoming discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic ...
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23N7 ? TDI Battery Management Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that the battery can become discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus ...
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 2 bulletins · 9 complaints
VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING TPMS AND/OR ESC LIGHT ON START UP AND/OR LOW SPEED (E.G. 7 MPH) DRIVING CONDITIONS AFTER START UP AND GOES IMMEDIATELY AWAY ONCE STARTED OR GREATER SPEEDS THAN 7 MPH.
This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
Tech Tips: Issues with Transmission-Knocking Noise from the Rear of the Engine or Bell Housing Area
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 16 bulletins · 5 complaints
A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
14 more on this problem
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
A/C cap leak diagnosis.
Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
Update to the direction to perform basis setting adaptation of the AC compressor after control module replacement. The diagnostic and repair routine in the scan tool does not automatically address after parts replacement.
DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE AND INSTRUCTION FOR SANDEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS, NOISY OR INOPERATIVE COMPRESSOR.
DIRECTION TO PERFORM BASIS SETTING ADAPTATION OF THE AC COMPRESSOR AFTER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR ROUTINE IN THE SCAN TOOL DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADDRESS AFTER PARTS REPLACEMENT.
Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated ...
Plus 4 older ones not listed here.
Complaints filed by year
31 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 8 recalls on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?
Stalling, with 20 of the 194 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 20,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2015 Volkswagen Jetta problems start?
Of the 127 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 22,000 miles and half by about 45,000.
How many 2015 Volkswagen Jetta complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
11 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 15V-705. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.