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2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 1, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 17 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Nov 1, 2017

THE VEHICLE GOT THE DIESEL MODIFICATION. AFTER THE MODIFICATION, THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT ON. IT IS ONE OF VW'S KNOWN ISSUES. VW HAS DECLARED THAT THE HEATER CORE IS NOT PART OF THE 'EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM' AND WANT TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE AT A COST OF $1,150.00. SEEMS TO ME THAT IF THEY CREATE A PROBLEM, THEY NEED TO FIX IT.

NHTSA ID
11042056
Incident
Oct 15, 2017
Fuel system
Filed Aug 11, 2017

THE ADBLU INJECTOR ON MY 2015 JETTA IS LEAKING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT 58K FOR REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ADBLU SYSTEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 60K EMISSION WARRANTY AND VW REFUSED TO REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
11014611
Incident
Jun 6, 2017
Mileage
58,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

V001708 2038059

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas

V001706_2033708

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability

TT 27-16-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.

V401602 2040561

STEERING

Updated to include model year 2017 applicability

V871622 2019947

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update to model year applicability.

V191602 2022549

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update model year applicability.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.