Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has 0 recalls, 28 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
28
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My car made a loud banging noise and would not move even though engine was running. Had towed and wa... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car makes a loud popping/ clicking sound in the back of the car (near exhaust) whenever I accele... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On Monday [XXX] my 2018 VW Jetta S started gushing gas from the bottom of the car. I immediately pul... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was backing out of a parking spot, turned the wheel and the screen lit up staing error:airbag. Air... |
| Mar 9, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine stalled and car emitted fuel smell and leaked from engine area. Vehicle towed to shop. Mechan... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Front passenger air bag light came on without provocation and remains on. Have noticed multiple rec... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Passenger airbag light is illuminated after hitting a bump in the road |
| Oct 25, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car's warning lights came on with initial start, followed by strong fuel smell. Shut off engine and ... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Malfunction ignition switch, and ignition cylinder, 50,000 miles on car. Took it to the dealer for d... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | N/A |
| May 13, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Air bag light came on unprovoked. Remains on. We noted this announcement and feel it is the same pro... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the tunk lid fills with water and gets all the tail light components and wiring wet when it rains he... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ignition swith . Same as 2019 and up model recall.NHTSA campaign number: 23V604 |
| Jan 1, 2024 | WHEELS | Front wheel bearing failure same as nhtsa campaign 19V879000 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and att... |
| Mar 16, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact's mother owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her mother's vehicle had ... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | ENGINE | On or about January 24, 2023, Found oil leak and heard noise from engine. No warning lamps or messag... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Aug 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Key locked in ignition at an unsafe area where I was stuck for hours. Car has approximately 89,000 m... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | TIRES | Vehicle Dealer Colonial Volkswagen failed to register the DOT number on all of my tires Colonial Vol... |