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2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, most recently filed December 2019. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 19V866000 Filed Dec 6, 2019

Clutch Can Fail to Engage Causing a Loss of Power

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
Consequence
A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.
62.9% repairedof 2,167 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (1)

1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other Jetta Hybrid years

Best and worst Jetta Hybrid years →
79 20 1 1
2013201420152016
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 44 mpg combined

44
mpg combined
41
city
48
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,850
CO₂ tailpipe
200 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,484per year
$124per month
341gallons a year

Miles ÷ 44 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.4 L 4-cyl · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive41 / 48 / 44$1,850200

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V866000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid get?

EPA rates the 1.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 41 city, 48 highway and 44 combined mpg.

How does the 2015 Jetta Hybrid compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2013 the most (79). The 2015 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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