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Premature rear brake pad and rotor wearSERVICE BRAKES19 complaints2022-11 → 2026-05jetta-gli-2021-rear-brake-wear
11736753 I am filing this complaint regarding premature and dangerous rear brake pad and rotor wear on my 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, purchased new in March 2022. At approximately 25,000 miles — well below any reasonable expectation of normal brake wear — I was informed by a service
11684685 The rear brake pads on my 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have worn out prematurely twice by 20,000 miles. The first replacement occurred at only 8,006 miles in April 2023. At that time, Volkswagen acknowledged the problem and provided “goodwill” coverage of 50% since my vehicle was only
11557047 I do not feel safe with my Vehicle. I purchased new and at 16,550 Miles it needed new rear rotors and pads. Again at 38417 it needed new rotors and pads. I drive the car softly and am not heavy on the brakes. This seems to be a known issue and the dealership says I should be
Evaporative emissions system fault and check engine lightFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5 complaints2022-12 → 2025-05jetta-gli-2021-evap-check-engine-light
11658303 Starting in 2022 at 16,000 miles this vehicle has been to dealership 8 times for check engine light related to the EVAP. Multiple repairs have been done and still same issue. VW does not seem interested in properly addressing this problem
11497923 I have been having issues with the EVAP system in my 2021 VW Jetta. It has been in the shop at least 7 times since around 12K miles for the same issue. They have replaced all parts and upgraded the software several times and it is still an issue. My check engine light comes on
11642859 From there vehicle emissions valve failed, N80 valve, electronic module and now fuel injection
Door lock and latch actuator failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 complaints2024-06 → 2025-03jetta-gli-2021-door-lock-actuator-failure
11646369 Door stopped opening from handle from outside after unlocking with remote only opens from inside door handle
11646371 Driver door lock actuator motier lock sticking not opening from outside have to open from inside handle after unlocking with the remote
11592640 Front passenger door latch/actuator failed and door will not lock with inside door lock, key fob, or upon auto-lock activation at 10 mph. Rear passenger door is also intermittently not locking with auto-lock feature and/or key fob. Driver side is also making an abnormal sound
Sunroof and front glass panel spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2023-03 → 2025-11jetta-gli-2021-sunroof-glass-shattering
11700262 While driving home from work last night, I heard a loud noise that sounded like a gun going off right in the passenger compartment of my Jetta. A lot of wind noise followed. I thought initially that a tire might have blown out, but it was the car’s sunroof that had spontaneously
11570340 I was driving from Alabama to Atlanta [XXX]. Pouring rain but no hail, no thunder nor lighting. I was not around nor under an overpass and my sunroof spontaneously shatters. I just bought this vehicle 2 weeks ago at Carmax. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF
11523430 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000
Automatic emergency braking system malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4 complaints2022-06 → 2026-07jetta-gli-2021-aeb-false-activation
11750281 While traveling at the posted speed limit and approaching a signalized intersection, I attempted to brake for stopped traffic ahead. The vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and the automatic emergency braking/forward collision mitigation system did not activate or provide
11632476 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with adaptive cruise control on, the vehicle inadvertently applied the brakes completely bringing the vehicle to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway, after which the vehicle then shifted into the parked
11469540 The car suddenly warned and stopped abruptly while we were traveling over a steel plate on the road. There were no other hazards in the road and no other cars in front of us in our lane (there were cars oncoming in the opposite traffic lane, but none had crossed over into ours)
Unexpected loss of engine power or stalling while drivingENGINE5 complaints2021-06 → 2026-06jetta-gli-2021-engine-stall-power-loss
11744747 EPC light comes on and vehicle starts losing power while driving, you lose all acceleration. Check engine light has also illuminated I have taken in to have repairs done on this same issue 4 times in a span of owing this car for 7 months, this vehicle has become unreliable and a
11451329 The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure
11507553 The car would not turn on while using the start/stop feature on three different occasions. Once at a stop sign when I wanted to reverse to make sure I was not pulled out too far into an intersection. I was stuck and could not get out of the way of a car coming. Each time I had
Electronic parking brake and hill-hold unexpected engagementELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2022-03 → 2025-07jetta-gli-2021-parking-brake-hillhold
11676370 On steep hills the car automatically holds the brake for a predetermined amount of time, I believe 2.5 to 3 sec. I have a manual transmission car and when its time to move the brake assist won't release no matter what until the time interval is satisfied. The problem this
11525306 Hill Assist system creates dangerous situations because it prevents me from moving right away while pulling out in traffic or in front of traffic lights, out of parking garages and stop signs. Hill Assist system often stalls the engine due to holding brakes engaged for an
11612485 As you park the car the EPB faulty parking brake engages without being told to engage
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note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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