2013 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 100
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 100 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Horn · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
While my fiance was on way to work at around 6 a.m. She stopped at light when she went to go it bucked a little then started going when all of a sudden the car would not move in the middle of traffic. Luckily some people where around to help her push it out of traffic she got hold of me went to her started car but would not move called tow truck had it towed to vw dealer where she had purchased it and has always had…
ODI 11288987
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My car stalled on me 4 times between may 2018- december 2019. When the car stalls, the steering wheel locks and it feels like the entire car ceases to have power. 3 out of 4 times the car was in motion. 1 out of 4 times another car was hit due to the stall. In another 1 out of 4 times, there was almost a life threatening accident as the car was in motion, the steering wheel locked and i ended up on the opposite side…
ODI 11289021
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
For the last 30,000 miles my vehicle has sporadically stalled out or shuddered heavily as if it was about to stall while driving at low speeds or accelerating. This month however, my vehicle stalled out and completely lost power for a few seconds while driving at low speed in heavy traffic on the interstate. Each time i was driving straight and not turning was involved. My transmission has been replaced twice and…
ODI 11281719
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a notification in the mail per nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000( electrical system, steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact called nhtsa and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the tire warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle made hard shifts while driving at various speeds.…
ODI 11278014
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact called nhtsa and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 11271095
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000(electrical system, steering). The contact took the vehicle back from where it was purchased and was informed that an authorized volkswagen dealer needed to be contacted. The contact called nhtsa for further assistance and was informed that the parts were not available to service the recall. The…
ODI 11271057
Electrical System · Engine
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine
ODI 11266614
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition. Can't turn off engine. Also, often difficult to turn key from 'off' to 'on' position; key gets stuck in 'off' position.
ODI 11255504
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in the ignition, won't turn off unless i pull the fuel pump fuse to kill the engine. It's the second time it happens and unreal how much we gotta pay to replace it not mentioning the reprogram keys, i've read the same thing from so many people having the same issue. Maybe it should considered a recall.
ODI 11254539
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition and i cannot turn off the engine. Vehicle was stopped in a parking lot.
ODI 11253746
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving on city street, the engine quit. There was no power and the auto had to be towed to a repair station. Repair was jx1 power electronic output model which was coded and adapted to vehicle. :(per brunswick auto mart document). It would appear that this vehicle engine electronic control module failed. If the failure happened on a highway during high volume of traffic a serious issue would occur.
ODI 11240888
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition and i cannot turn off the engine. Stationary in park.
ODI 11231758
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My key constantly gets stuck in the ignition. My car turns on but not off which leaves me to unhook the battery and take out fuse so no one steals my car overnight. A lot of people i know with jettas are having this same issues. I think it is a malfunction with the ignition switch. I also have a lot of electrical issues. My horn does not work, windshield wiper fluid doesnt work, my passenger window as well! There…
ODI 11231683
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact called volkswagen of panama city (located at 3605 e 15th st, panama city, fl 32404, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The contact discovered that the vin was associated with nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The contact stated that the…
ODI 11268668
Electrical System
Ignition wouldn't turn off. Had to monkey with the key for about 5 minutes before the car would shut off. Multiple complaints have been made on this issue. Please issue recall. Also noted that the key has been difficult to turn at time since shortly after purchasing the car a month ago.
ODI 11216941
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that she had to aggressively insert and remove the key from the ignition switch in order…
ODI 11278492
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The vehicle stalls intermittently, losing power to the engine. At first, it began to happen monthly (50,000 miles) only while the vehicle was stationary (at stop lights or idling in the driveway). The engine would lose power and the battery light would come on, and the vehicle could be started again immediately. The vehicle also exhibited lurching acceleration at low gears. It would not trigger any codes (for either…
ODI 11194348
Electrical System · Engine
Twice stalled at a traffic light, currently has engine malfunction code p2015 for intake flap valve failure. Vw states it is a known problem for the ccta engine code for 2011-2012 vw 2.0t tsi engines. However since it wasn't extended to my vehicle even though they are the same they will not honor the extended warranty because nhtsa didn't identify my vehicle year yet.
ODI 11175702
Electrical System
Faulty horn in both stationaty and moving positions. Will work and then suddenly stop working. Replaced horn right after purchase, but continued to have problems later.
ODI 11171749
Electrical System · Engine
My car while on the busy interstate suddenly lost power. It was running but pushing the gas pedal did nothing. I was able to get it to the shoulder. I shut the car off, waited 5 min, & turned it back on. The epc light was on. I was able to then maneuver slowly to a nearby truck stop to call for a tow. The car surged the whole time. 1 week later the vw dealership says engine electrical harness failure & that it will…
ODI 11163988
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
While driving on the highway the car cut off the epc light came on . I managed to restart and pull over and then after three attempts the car started and stayed on . The epc light came on again. I had the car looked at by the car repair shop that i was near out of fear of driving; but no sooner did i get the car back the same thing started happening to the vehicle( while in motion the car stalls no light necessarily…
ODI 11140603
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine (vehicle stationary).
ODI 11132324
Electrical System
The key is stuck in the ignition cylinder with the car on and cannot be turned to the off position.
ODI 11121573
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The door locks will not lock properly, all they do is click trying to lock as i drive - from time to time, if they do lock - i can't unlock the driver side door from inside the car, and have to crawl out the passenger side. This is a major safety concern in the event i need to exit the car in an emergency. I had the same issue on a 2009 jetta - and i if you look on the internet - there are many others with the same…
ODI 11121561
Electrical System
Key will not turn back to off position to shut off the car while parked.
ODI 11115320