2021 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has 25 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Brakes complaints
27%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“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 prepared to replace…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta brakes — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.