2017 Volkswagen Jetta safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
18
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (9 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 82 fatal crashes with 40 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskFuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak · Oct 21, 2020
- Crash riskA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the… · Aug 22, 2019
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label… · Mar 2, 2017
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label… · Mar 2, 2017
- Crash riskThese vehicles have an engine that may seize due to an improper casting of the… · Feb 3, 2017