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Volkswagen Jetta GLI Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 332 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI by model year
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI model years with the most are the 2017 (160), 2021 (70) and 2022 (43). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (3), 2023 (3) and 2024 (10), out of 7 model years from 2017 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI years have the most stalling complaints?
29 owner complaints across 4 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2017 (15), 2021 (5) and 2022 (5) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI years have the most fuel smell or fuel leak complaints?
21 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model years describe a fuel or gasoline smell, or a fuel leak. The most were filed for the 2017 (16) and 2018 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI years have the most check engine light complaints?
20 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2017 (10), 2021 (7) and 2022 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Jetta GLI years have the most airbag complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Volkswagen Jetta GLI model years describe airbag warning lights or airbag faults. The most were filed for the 2017 (10) and 2018 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.