2015 Volkswagen Jetta power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Information •Make / Model / Year: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE •VIN: [XXX] Recall Information (if known) •Camshaft recall: 23R1 (2016) •ECM software update: 24DR (2020) Description of Problem: My 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE experiences loss of power while driving, where the engine RPM…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
“I drove over a commercial-grade water hose unraveled in the middle of the lane. It had metal couplings on it and my oil pan was damaged due to the low riding body of the VW to the road. The vehicle was drivable for 5 minutes afterward & the low engine pressure light turned on, but I was in a…”
filed Sep 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 6 | 26% |
| 2024 Jetta | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 Jetta | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Jetta | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 Jetta | 162 | 30% |
| 2018 Jetta | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 Jetta | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 Jetta | 22 | 14% |
| 2014 Jetta | 73 | 19% |
| 2013 Jetta | 140 | 27% |
| 2012 Jetta | 46 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.