2015 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stuck ignition · 8 records
- ignition turn · 4 records
- gets stuck · 4 records
- turning engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice in the mail for nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering). The contact called nhtsa for more information and was informed that the parts were not available. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 11271083
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. Upon starting the vehicle, all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to gossett volkswagen germantown ([redacted], memphis, tn 38125, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that a new battery was needed for the key remote. The failure continued to occur after the battery was replaced. The dealer stated that the…
ODI 11271017
Electrical System
Put car in park on convenience store parking lot couldn't turn car off or remove key from ignition tried so many times. Drove home parked car in garage tried to turn off .car still would not turn off. Finally drove to dealer garage . Dealer said the ignition lock housing had to be replaced. The work was performed. The job cost 577.25 dollars. I called volkswagen headquarters to discuss this repair since it is…
ODI 11255999
Electrical System
The car will not turn off. The key is stuck in the ignition and will not turn to turn the vehicle off. The wheel is not locked.
ODI 11219854
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11217659
Electrical System
Ignition switch would not turn off, could not turn off engine.
ODI 11210723
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off and the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. Spirit auto center of renton ([redacted] n, renton, wa 98057, [redacted]) diagnosed the vehicle, but did not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11206219
Electrical System
The major problem occurred shortly after my 30,000 mile check up, when my key got stuck in the ignition, and i could not turn the car off. I am aware this problem dates back to as early as 2012. I immediately contacted vw customer care since i was at approximately 36,400 miles to see if they would assist in replacing this part. In addition, i was charged 153.63 for the diagnosis. Midday on september 21, 2018, i…
ODI 11133343
Electrical System
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. This causes the car not to turn off in some instances.
ODI 11139096
Electrical System
I parked at the store and the key got stuck in the ignition while the car is running preventing me from turning the car engine off . When he key gets stuck in the ignition switch with the engine running preventing you from turning the car engine off. Therefore you can't leave your car to go in the house , store or even to the bathroom. This will allows your car to be attractive to car theives when you must leave to…
ODI 11098325
Electrical System
Ignition problem. Is hard to turn off the car, they key keeps getting stuck. And i just bought the car 2 days ago.
ODI 11098864
Electrical System
Ignition key gets stuck in ignition and will not turn off. Both keys do the same thing. Must be a common problem that vw has not dealt with. A simple google search and the problem is common with the vw's. This first happen after parking and vehicle was stationary,
ODI 11083801
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Day-time running light, right-side (passenger side) bulb burned out, however when the bulb socket was removed, the plastic material had signs of heat damage/plastic material damage and the bulb could not be removed from the socket. The socket and bulb will need to be replaced. There was no recall listed for this issue within the nhtsa, however, the heat damage within the bulb socket is a concern. Local vw dealer…
ODI 11024706
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. After parking the vehicle, the key would not shut off the vehicle. Approximately three minutes later, and after several attempts, the vehicle did shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to winner volkswagen in dover, delaware for diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 11004085
Electrical System
My charging ports quit working. It is not the fuse.
ODI 11219381
Electrical System
My key have been getting stuck in my ignition. I could not turn my car off. The only way to get the key out is to flick the key in the ignition for it to let go.
ODI 10993146
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Just seconds after the epc light came on (i didn't know what it meant) my brakes went out. The brake pedal was stiff and my car had no response in slowing down. Luckily i had been in a position where there was time and space to react and to slow down using the e brake. Just minutes earlier i had been on the highway, as well as in some city traffic - if i lost my brakes at any other moment things could have been…
ODI 10914204
Body · Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was powered off with the windows rolled down, the contact reached into the vehicle and the window rolled up and squeezed the contact. The contact sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and…
1 injury
ODI 11151610
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. While driving 60 mph, the electronic power control warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the vehicle repair. The…
ODI 10838473
Electrical System
The "start engine stop" button is living away on the letter n of engine, causing a metal blade to pierce the skin when the button is depressed to start or stop the car.
1 injury
ODI 10817687
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I bought my car in july 2015, new, from larry roesch dealer in chicago, after waiting 8 hours in the waiting room for them to "clean my car in the back shop"- while several other customers came and went with their new cars. After only a few thousand miles on my car, it needed to have a quart and half oil added to it and the oil light came on. I took it into the dealer and they said it was "normal". After i called…
ODI 10811284
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the contact grabbed a cellular phone out of the storage compartment in the middle console of the vehicle. The contact stated that at that time the on/off switch was accidentally depressed, causing the vehicle to shut off while still in motion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10809435
Electrical System · Equipment
The panic button on the key fob has no delay. If you push it one time, with very little pressure, the alarm goes off. I was stopped at a stop light and i stalled the engine with the manual transmission. I went to turn the key off and back on again to start the engine and since the panic button is on the side of the key (facing straight up, or down when in the ignition). The alarm started going off and the engine…
ODI 10703283
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Vw dealer and mechanic admits to driving my car and verifying in person while driving that my car tires are shaking due to the suspension of the car and i should put luggage in the trunk to help smooth the ride or go with a larger wheel size.. I feel very unsafe with family in my car. Electrical issue is a fuse keeps burning out due to an improper ground from both power plugs front and back seat. While driving the…
ODI 10745187
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this vehicle less than one month ago and am concerned about the listed recalls. My vehicle falls within the specifications as listed on the recalls, however, my vehicle returns a search of no open recalls. My biggest concern is the fuel system recall. On four separate occasions, since i have owned the vehicle, i have smelled gasoline both while at an idle and just after turning off the ignition. Your…
ODI 10735439