The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 62 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 62 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes17

02Unknown Or Other5

03Fuel/propulsion System5

04Electrical System4

05Air Bags3

62 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Jetta Fuel Economy

28–34mpg combined

24-30city

33-41hwy

$1,300-$1,550/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta returns 28–34 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Jetta - Manual 6-spd

34mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city41 hwy~$1,300/yr7/10 Clean

Jetta - Automatic (S8)

33mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city39 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean

Jetta GLI - Automatic (AM-S7)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Jetta GLI - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 2021 Volkswagen Jetta

36States

26%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 36 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2021.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?

You'll get between 28 and 34 MPG combined from the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 62 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.