With 5 recalls and 50 complaints, the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V8150002022-31-10

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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24V1100002024-14-02

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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23V6040002023-30-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.

Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V4920002021-30-06

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V3590002020-17-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.

If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle's brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 50 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other8

02Electrical System6

03Engine4

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other3

05Fuel/propulsion System3

50 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy

28–34mpg combined

25-30city

32-40hwy

$1,300-$1,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from 28 to 34 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Jetta - Automatic (S8)

34mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city40 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean

Jetta - Manual 6-spd

34mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city40 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean

Jetta - Automatic (AM-S7)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Jetta - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

36States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

1,0069%

FLFlorida

1,0019%

CACalifornia

8087%

ILIllinois

5685%

DCWashington DC

4925%

GAGeorgia

4724%

PAPennsylvania

4714%

DEDelaware

4484%

MOMissouri

4484%

MDMaryland

4174%

AZArizona

3663%

NYNew York

3603%

WAWashington

2993%

OHOhio

2682%

NJNew Jersey

2442%

NCNorth Carolina

2142%

NVNevada

2112%

MNMinnesota

2062%

UTUtah

2032%

CO188

IN181

OR169

MI166

TN159

OK154

WI135

NH120

CT106

RI95

MA89

NM89

NE77

KY77

ME70

HI65

VA64

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta a good car to buy?

The 2020 Volkswagen Jetta has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?

Fuel economy ranges from 28 to 34 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $331 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta, based on 50 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.