The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop and attempting to drive 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate in a timely manner. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced due to fault codes P177B and P1898 which were related to the clutch. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V866000 (Power Train) as the failure was researched online. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency for fault information and additional information on the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
The worst 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid problems
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Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid vehicles equipped with a DQ200 7-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission. Hairline cracks can develop within the transmission electronic gearbox (mechatronic unit), causing an internal transmission oil leak and a decrease in oil pressure.
- Risk
- A decrease in transmission oil pressure can cause the clutch to fail to engage, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit and, as necessary, replace affected parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 34J6.
Recall number 19V866000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 396
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 41 | 48 | 44 |
What 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid owners say
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Questions about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, fewer than a typical Jetta Hybrid model year.
What is the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid year score?
The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V866000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid have bad transmission?
The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (57 complaints) and 2014 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid range from 44 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.4L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 41 city and 48 highway.
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