2015 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 22%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,706miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,706 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every 600 - 700 miles driving the engine oil sign coming up (need to add 1/4 oil every 600 miles). I took the car to the delership they look at it said it is not their problem. I don't know what to do every month I need to add oil in the engine. This absolutly manufacturing problem they don't want fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11311549, filed 2020-02, 50 miles“I bought my car in july 2015, new, from larry roesch dealer in chicago, after waiting 8 hours in the waiting room for them to clean my car in the back shop - while several other customers came and went with their new cars. After only a few thousand miles on my car, it needed to have a quart and half oil added to it and the oil light came on. I took it into the dealer and they said it was normal . …”
NHTSA complaint #10811284, filed 2015-12, 7,100 miles“I purchased this vehicle less than one month ago and am concerned about the listed recalls. My vehicle falls within the specifications as listed on the recalls, however, my vehicle returns a search of no open recalls. My biggest concern is the fuel system recall. On four separate occasions, since I have owned the vehicle, I have smelled gasoline both while at an idle and just after turning off the ignition. Your assistance with this matter is appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10735439, filed 2015-07, 25 miles“I originally took my 2015 Jetta se tsi certified car in to be serviced at the vw dealership because of the steering pin safety warning that was issued because the airbag light and steering light were on and it started having trouble starting and all kinds of instrument lights were showing. I was told I need to replace my battery which I did and they did an 24dr emissions recall to my car. I picked my car up and was told now I have a 'no key' code. I have since had nothing but trouble. I have to start my car in emergency start mode... Erghh. My car began bogging down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278489, filed 2019-11, 64,000 miles“At 75,355 miles my Jetta that I purchased 8 months earlier suddenly died. I was driving 75 MPH on the freeway headed to dallas when suddenly all the warning lights came on and my car slowed to a stop. Like a computer shuts down on you. My car would not start. Or even make a sound. The dealership assessed the damage and told me oil had been leaking internally into the engine and I'd need a new one, it would cost about 10k. I have had the car for 28k miles. Purchased certified, all maintenance done at vw. No one wants to help. No buy back. No trade in assistance. No apology. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193093, filed 2019-04, 75,355 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Suggested fuel additive
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034617Jun 4, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11030847Mar 27, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11025452Oct 17, 2025Coolant Bleed Procedure
- 11025437Oct 14, 2025G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- 11025436Oct 9, 2025How to measure engine oil consumption.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 12 | 26% |
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 12 | 28% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 | 147 | 27% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 43 | 27% |
| 2015 | 43 | 22% |
| 2014 | 108 | 28% |
| 2013 | 112 | 22% |
| 2012 | 84 | 17% |
| 2011 | 90 | 15% |
| 2010 | 117 | 14% |
| 2009 | 96 | 11% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 39 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 11% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
49 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology