Volkswagen Jetta GLI: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Volkswagen Jetta GLI model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 151.5 High | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2022 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.8 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
Across 2 model years, the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI carries the highest severity index (151.5, driven by service brakes), while the 2022 is the cleanest at 9.8.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.