2015 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The vehicle had been stationary for about 6 hours then caught on fire from the engine throughout the whole vehicle. The fire department came and out the vehicle fire out but the whole from end of the vehicle to the inside and backseat was affect by the fire.
Engine light is on 2015 jetta 1.8 turbo. ECU 1 states code p05a0 active grille air shutter "a" stuck on. Volkswagon wants to charge me $900 to correct this sensor problem. Vehicle has 32,000 miles & was stationary when light came on. This is a defect in the sensor system. Should VW have to pay? Why are consumers paying?
Other problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints