Volkswagen Jetta GLI years to avoid
Every Volkswagen Jetta GLI model year on file (2021-2022), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2021
Worst year on file
96.4
Severity index
Service Brakes
Most-reported system
2022
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | 96.4 High | 67 | Service Brakes |
| 2 | 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | 45.7 Low | 42 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 96.4 High | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2022 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45.7 Low | ENGINE |
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.