Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Jetta.
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta combines an automatic (S8) transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 33 mpg combined. Reliability data shows 21 owner complaints filed to date, with two recalls issued and Power Train flagged as the top complaint area. Within the model’s documented 1990-2026 complaint history—a spectrum spanning from a high of 903 in 2009 to a low of three in 2026—the 2025 model year registers comparatively modest volume, positioning it among the less problematic iterations in the lineage.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 185.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2976 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 60.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 29 / 39 / 33 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2025 | SEL Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
| 2026 | GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.60 sec | 14.20 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | Sport Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.00 sec | 15.50 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | GLI Autobahn Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.10 sec | 14.60 sec | 228 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | SEL Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.10 sec | 15.50 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | SEL (Premium) Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 158 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The current Jetta generation, launched with the 2019 model year, opened with a significant spike of 537 complaints and 11 recalls before settling into a much calmer pattern from 2020 onward. By 2025, complaints have fallen to just 21—the lowest in the entire generation and a continuation of a steady downward trend from 41 in 2022 and 36 in 2024—with zero open investigations. The two recalls issued for 2025 mark the first recall activity since 2021, but the volume remains modest, and TSBs have declined from 748 in 2019 to 126, suggesting the platform has largely matured with fewer documented service issues. Top complaint areas are led by Power Train (5) and include Forward Collision Avoidance (2), with 4 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints reported. As a late-cycle model year with the generation's lowest complaint count and no investigations, the 2025 Jetta represents a strong buy from a federal-safety-record perspective, provided the two recalls have been addressed.
All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may…
Showing 5 of 126 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT 10-18-02_2 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Lubricating engine components before reassembly. |
| TT 13-20-01_3 | 2026-06-18 | Engine | Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. |
| V6919012010479_17 | 2026-06-11 | Air Bags | Inquiries |
| V1719012012855_81 | 2026-06-04 | Engine | Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| VIN4APIN20260527 | 2026-05-27 | Unknown Or Other | Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 29 city / 39 highway / 33 combined mpg.