Model year

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Sedan, hybrid, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Oct 4, 2021 to Oct 4, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year12,167 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 sedan
Severity index0.02015 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid peaked in 2021, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512021120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-866Dec 6, 2019Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a…Powertrain2,167Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 4, 2021Failure Sep 13, 202196,000 milesSan Diego, CAClutch assembly

    The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop and attempting to drive 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate in a timely manner. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced due to fault codes P177B and P1898 which were related to the clutch. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train) as the failure was researched online. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call NHTSA for fault information and additional information on the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11435406
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • DP22005 Defect petition, Electrical system
    Pedestrian alert sounds
    Opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

393 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • V0026012081638_2 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Differences between a leak and seepage
  • TT 00-13-04_7 Aug 6, 2026 · Other
    Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
  • VOS-26-42 Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclus…
  • V1718062017813_24 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
  • V6919012010479_17 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inquiries
  • V1719012012855_81 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
  • TT 13-20-01_3 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
  • TT 10-18-02_2 Jun 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
  • VOS-26-21 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software …
  • V0018092053065_6 Mar 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
  • V9422022066761_4 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
  • VOS-26-15 Mar 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill an…
  • V5515032021354_9 Mar 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
  • DC_VW_CF_Airbag Mar 2, 2026 · Other
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
  • VOS-26-01 Jan 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and w…
  • WLA-25-11 Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Coolant Bleed Procedure
  • V8718102043704_24 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
  • V3718022033975_14 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
  • V3416022034406_8 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
  • V1917012022548_15 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
  • V1718062017813_23 Oct 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    How to measure engine oil consumption.
  • V1718032037201_20 Oct 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
  • V0116152014815_19 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A list of suggested fuel stations
  • V0116132033805_11 Oct 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
  • V0017132033846_25 Oct 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
  • V1719012012855_79 Jun 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
  • V1719012012855_78 Apr 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
  • V1917012022548_14 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
  • V5515032021354_8 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Lack of paint under roof
  • V1719022012855_77 Oct 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Oil Standards
  • V0018092053065_5 Oct 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Additional reporting
  • CampTip_RNA_VW Oct 7, 2024 · Other
    Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
  • V3718022033975_13 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fluid requirements
  • V3416022034406_7 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manual transmission noise diagnosing
  • V1719012012855_76 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
  • V1718062017813_19 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
  • V1718032037201_19 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
  • V0118122014603_20 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
  • V0116152014815_18 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Recommended Gasoline Quality
  • V0116132033805_10 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
  • V0017132033846_23 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
  • TT 00-24-01 Sep 12, 2024 · Other
    Wind & Water Leak Checking
  • V271901201189426 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Battery testing
  • V1719012012855_75 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Oil Standards
  • TT 10-18-02_2 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
    Engine Assembly Tip
  • TT 10-12-01_3 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
    Engine Replacement Tip
  • VWM1407 Nov 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
  • VWM1403 Jun 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
  • VWM1402 Jun 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
  • VWM1401 May 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volkswagen Care Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines
  • V171905201285571 Apr 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VW Engine oil quality standards
  • 941403 Jun 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  • 931401 Aug 5, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High-voltage repairs on Hybrid and Electric vehicles
  • 911410 Oct 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
  • 911404 Mar 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
  • TT971402 Sep 5, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  • TT871401 Sep 19, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
  • V171901201285570 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VW Engine oil quality standards
  • VWP1403 Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
  • VWP1402 Jun 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.