2015 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving my brand new 2015 Jetta tdi sel at night for the first time, 5 days ago, I was unable to see the road almost at all (even at bare minimum) when I engaged my high beams. Upon closer inspection and multiple tries I discovered my low beams would turn off every time I engaged my high beams while driving at night. I almost hit wildlife on the road and swerved to miss it. No crash or injury occurred this time and was lucky. At this time I am unable to use this car unless it is at full daylight. This is an extreme hazard that needs to be corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721541, filed 2015-05, 600 miles“Day-time running light, right-side (passenger side) bulb burned out, however when the bulb socket was removed, the plastic material had signs of heat damage/plastic material damage and the bulb could not be removed from the socket. The socket and bulb will need to be replaced. There was no recall listed for this issue within the NHTSA, however, the heat damage within the bulb socket is a concern. Local vw dealer mentioned that there was no TSB or recall on this electrical part. Socket and bulb replacement cost from the vw dealer is near $40.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11024706, filed 2017-09, 44,600 miles“I purchased a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta from North Coast Auto Mall on March 19, 2023 and the following day several issues went wrong with the vehicle like: The car reeked of gasoline, oil and engine lights came on, driver side head light blew out. Also, I was told that the car had an inspection, come to find out they didn't do an inspection by North Coast Service manager, so they lied. Also, the reason for the gasoline smell is because the vehicle needs a fuel rack, oil pan, oil pressure switch, and a new headlight. Too many things are going wrong with this car in such a short period of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11517608, filed 2023-04“The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. When the high beam headlights were activated, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11170867, filed 2019-01, 106,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V790000Dec 15, 2014Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 26 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 24 | 6% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 13 | 3% |
| 2011 | 41 | 7% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 24 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 32 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 28 | 6% |
| 2002 | 50 | 7% |
| 2001 | 80 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
49 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsWheels
8 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 31, 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