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Jetta GLI

Volkswagen Jetta GLI: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeVolkswagen
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2008–2009, 2019, 2021–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2019, 2021–20272.0 L, 4 cyl7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2019, 2021–20262.0 L, 4 cyl6-speed manualFront-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2019, 2021–20272.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive7.8–8.4 L/100 km9.0–9.8 L/100 km6.5–7.4 L/100 km
2019, 2021–20262.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive7.8–8.4 L/100 km9.0–9.8 L/100 km6.4–7.4 L/100 km

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.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classCompact car
Model years in EPA data2019, 2021–2027
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement2.0 L
Cylinders4
Transmission typesAutomated manual, Manual
DriveFront-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular)
Configurations listed15
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Start-stop systemOn some versions
Luggage volume (EPA)396–453 L
Passenger volume (EPA)2,662 L

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2008–2009, 2019, 2021–2027

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Brakes412021, 2022, 2024
Driver assistance342021, 2022, 2025
Electrical system262021, 2022, 2024
Engine and cooling182021, 2022, 2024
Fuel and propulsion132021, 2022, 2023
Steering112021, 2022, 2024
Visibility and wipers82021, 2022, 2025
Airbags62021, 2022
Transmission and drivetrain52021, 2024
Seat belts42021, 2025

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2021–2025: 132 complaints, 5 with a crash and 0 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.

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