Worst 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~75,575 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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2021 Volkswagen Jetta — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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