2023 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,256 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The cars check engine light came on randomly at the top of the year but kept going away and returning. After getting it checked out, the code was P0456 for an evap leak. Owner took the car to VW and w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Car was started on afternoon of XXX and the Low Coolant alert sound and dashboard light came on. Opened hood and car was completely out of coolant. Took to Royal Automotive, Vestavia Hills, AL on Wedn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta (Jetta Sport/SE/SEL). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 33–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 29–31 / 40–42 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volkswagen Jetta model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Jetta model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2023 Volkswagen Jetta
How do I know if my 2023 Volkswagen Jetta has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.