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2024 Volkswagen Jetta

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Jetta.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta pairs an eight-speed automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 30 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined, threading efficiency and everyday drivability into the compact segment. Reliability documentation through the current reporting period shows 36 owner complaints filed against this model year, with the service brake system emerging as the most cited area, all while the vehicle carries zero open recalls. Viewed against the Jetta's complaint record, which spans model years 1990 through 2026 and once peaked at 903 filings in 2009, the 2024 tally reflects one of the quieter stretches in the nameplate's history — a stabilization that researchers tracking long-term dependability will want to note.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy30/41/34 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04E115561T. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04E115561T alt 06L115562B
Engine air filter5QM129620B alt 5Q0129620B
Spark plug05E905602C alt 05E905626
Battery5QS915089B alt 5Q0915089D
Serpentine belt04E145933AL alt 06K903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.8 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight2976 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 41 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Jetta of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2026 GLI Autobahn Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.70 sec228 hpFWD
2023Sport Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.50 sec158 hpFWD
2025GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec228 hpFWD
2025SEL Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-48.50 sec16.50 sec158 hpFWD
2022GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.60 sec228 hpFWD
2022SEL Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec158 hpFWD
2022SEL (Premium) Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec158 hpFWD
2026GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec228 hpFWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

At 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 110,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 180,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Jetta sits at the low‑point of a long‑term downward trend: complaints have fallen from a peak of 903 in 2009 to just 36 in 2024, and recalls have dropped from double‑digit counts (11 in 2011‑2012) to zero for the first time since 2023. Service‑brake issues dominate the modest 2024 complaint set, with only a handful of engine, visibility/wiper and “unknown or other” reports, while crash‑related complaints total just two and fire complaints one. Compared with the preceding years, 2024 continues the post‑2020 contraction in both complaints (51 in 2020 → 36) and technical service bulletins (325 in 2023 → 231), indicating improving reliability across the current generation. The data suggest that 2024 is the most trouble‑free model year in the recent record, making it a strong candidate for a used‑car purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
231
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes7
Unknown Or Other4
Engine4
Visibility/Wiper2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2
Air Bags2
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 231 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
V0125042078297_52026-06-24EngineUpdate programming for Evap Emission Control System
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 04E115561TEngine air filter 5QM129620BSpark plug 05E905602CBattery 5QS915089B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Jetta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Jetta get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 41 highway / 34 combined mpg.