2023 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta. The EPA rates it 33 to 35 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
43
Crashes / fires reported
1 / 0
EPA combined
33–35 MPG

2023 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta as of Oct 26, 2026.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Engine11
  • Service Brakes11
  • Unknown or Other10
  • Electrical System9
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5
  • Fuel/Propulsion System3
  • Vehicle Speed Control3
  • Lane Departure2

2023 Volkswagen Jetta gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Jetta1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)314135$1,850
Jetta1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd294234$1,900
Jetta Sport/SE/SEL1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)294033$1,950

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta as of Oct 26, 2026.

What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen Jetta problems?

Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (11), service brakes (11), unknown or other (10).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta at 33 to 35 MPG combined (best version: 31 city / 41 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.