2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta Sportwagen years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. That is the most of any Jetta Sportwagen model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints, 22%), typically at around 78,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 22% | 78,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 14% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 11% | 62,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 77,128 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 210,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (EA18003) — opened Apr 18, 2018, still open.
- Air Bag Clockspring Failure (RQ17009) — opened Nov 13, 2017, closed May 4, 2018.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I had lost power driving over the grapevine on Highway and then recently I had difficulty putting vehicle in gear and it would make a loud noise. Independent service center confirmed that the TCM was faulty.
My Bosch CP4 fuel pump failed causing my engine to stall while turning at a very busy/fast intersection. This can occur at speed without any warning of sudden failure, putting everyone on the road at risk. Fault code P0087 and P0191 were present, along with a flashing glow plug. Following EA No…
It seems that my vehicle's clock spring has broken. There is already a warranty issue with this part. However, my local service center cannot get my vehicle in for 5 weeks. How is it acceptable for me to drive a vehicle for 5 weeks without a working airbag and horn?
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently while the vehicle was still in motion, resulting in a momentary loss of control over the vehicle. The contact also stated that the battery was being…
The rear right passenger airbag sensor went faulty, was hoping Volkswagen could replace it since it is a safety system.
Other Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years
← 2012 Jetta Sportwagen · 2014 Jetta Sportwagen →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta Sportwagen | 34 | 1 |
| 2013 | 36 | 1 |
| 2012 Jetta Sportwagen | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 Jetta Sportwagen | 33 | 1 |
| 2010 Jetta Sportwagen | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 Jetta Sportwagen | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 Jetta Sportwagen | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta Sportwagen model years, the 2013 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.