NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #19V866000

Reported December 6, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,167 vehicles

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.

Safety consequence

A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model years

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