2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta Hybrid years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Jetta Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Started the car and chimes started randomly going off.... Then suddenly, while traveling, the abs, lites, hybrid, tire pressure, and air bag lites all came on and the car started jerking as if the brakes were being jammed.
Other Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Jetta Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Jetta Hybrid | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 Jetta Hybrid | 79 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta Hybrid model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.