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Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeVolkswagen
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Jetta (A7)2018–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2018–present (Americas) 2019–present (China) |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A1 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.2 L TSI I4 (Sagitar) 1.4 L TSI I4 1.5 L TSI I4 1.6 L MSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed AQ250 Aisin TF-60SN Tiptronic automatic 6-speed DQ250 DSG Tiptronic 7-speed DQ380 DSG 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,686 mm LWB: 2,731 mm |
| Length | 4,702 mm LWB: 4,753 mm |
| Width | 1,799 mm |
| Height | 1,459 mm |
| Class | Compact car (C-segment) |
| Assembly | Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México) China: Chengdu (FAW-VW) |
| Designer | Klaus Bischoff and Jan Schmid |
Volkswagen Jetta (A6)2010–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | Typ 1B |
| Production | 2010–2019 (Mexico) 2012–2019 (China) 2013–2018 (Russia) |
| Model years | 2011–2018 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.2 L TSI I4 1.4 L TSI I4 1.6 L MPI I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L MPI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 2.5 L MPI I5 Petrol hybrid 1.4 L TSI I4 Diesel 1.6 L TDI I4 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed 0AM DSG |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm 2,655 mm (hybrid) |
| Width | 1,778 mm |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Mexico: Puebla (Volkswagen de México) Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ) China: Chengdu (FAW-VW) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo India: Chakan (VW India) |
Volkswagen Jetta (A5)2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 1K |
| Production | August 2005–2010 2006–2011 (China) |
| Model years | 2006–2010 (up to 2011 in China) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon (SportWagen) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.4 L TSI I4 1.6 L I4 1.6 L FSI I4 2.0 L I4 2.0 L FSI I4 2.0 L TFSI I4 2.5 L I5 diesel 1.6 L TDI CR I4 1.9 L TDI PD I4 2.0 L TDI PD I4 2.0 L TDI CR I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (0A4) 6-speed manual (02Q) 6-speed automatic (09G) 6-speed automatic (DSG 02E) 7-speed automatic (DSG 0AM) |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Length | 4,554 mm Wagon: 4,557 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm 2010 Wagon: 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm Wagon: 1,504 mm |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Mexico: Puebla China: Changchun (FAW-VW) South Africa: Uitenhage Russia: Kaluga India: Aurangabad (Volkswagen India) |
Volkswagen Jetta (China)1997–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2010 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A2 platform |
| Engines | 1.6 L EA113 I4 1.9 L ASY SDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 4/5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,471 mm |
| Length | 4,071 mm to 4,428 mm |
| Width | 1,660 mm to 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm to 1,438 mm |
| Kerb weight | 910 kg to 1,140 kg |
| Class | Compact |
| Assembly | China: Changchun (1997–2010) China: Chengdu (2008–2010) |
Volkswagen Jetta (A2)1984–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984–1992 1991–2013 (China) 1,708,390 built |
| Model years | 1985–1992 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door notchback sedan /saloon 2-door notchback sedan / saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A2 platform |
| Engines | 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 8-valve (petrol) 1.8 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 2.0 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (diesel) 1.6 L I4 (turbo diesel) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm |
| Length | 1985–1988: 4,346 mm 1989–1992: 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm 1985–1988 base models: 1,665 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg China: Changchun (FAW-VW); Chengdu (FAW-VW) Mexico: Puebla Nigeria: Lagos South Africa: Uitenhage United States: New Stanton, Pennsylvania (Volkswagen America) Yugoslavia: Sarajevo (TAS) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2022–2024 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2021 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2021 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2017, 2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2016 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2016 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +25 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2027 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km | 5.7–6.0 L/100 km |
| 2022–2024 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 5.5–5.6 L/100 km |
| 2019–2021 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 5.7–5.9 L/100 km |
| 2019–2021 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 5.9–6.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2017, 2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.7–9.8 L/100 km | 7.8–11.8 L/100 km | 5.3–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2016–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| 2016–2018 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 6.0–6.2 L/100 km |
| 2014–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 6.5–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2013–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.7–8.7 L/100 km | 7.6–9.8 L/100 km | 5.5–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 5.3 L/100 km | 5.6–5.7 L/100 km | 4.9 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005, 2014–2016 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km | 9.0–11.2 L/100 km | 6.5–8.4 L/100 km |
| +16 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1364–1505 kg | 184–191 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 1197 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1302–1325 kg | 114–134 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 92 kW (125 PS) | 1341–1362 kg | 116–125 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2018 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1395–1415 kg | 103–109 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2014–2018 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1425–1448 kg | 106–120 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 138 kW (188 PS) | 1341–1375 kg | 122–124 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 122 kW (166 PS) | 1395 kg | 107 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1390 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1345–1365 kg | 138–144 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1390 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1360–1380 kg | 139–145 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1392–1415 kg | 109–122 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1411–1441 kg | 126–138 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Petrol | 1595 cm³ | – | 1343 kg | 176 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 1896 cm³ | – | 1420–1448 kg | 122–139 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 1.4–2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 5, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium), Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 217 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–963 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,464–2,662 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,197–1,968 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 77–118 kW (105–160 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,302–1,505 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,633–2,648 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1984 | 2010, 2011, 2019 |
| Engine and cooling | 1828 | 2009, 2010, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1540 | 2006, 2009, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1309 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Brakes | 869 | 2001, 2009, 2010 |
| Airbags | 788 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Lights | 456 | 2001, 2002, 2011 |
| Visibility and wipers | 418 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Seats | 353 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 285 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 9021 complaints, 394 with a crash and 271 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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