What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2026

2026 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	29	40	34	265

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 26V138000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

8 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 2 Unknown Or Other 2 Steering 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.