2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 1 safety recall and 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls

Recall 16V-078: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2016 · 659,493 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	8
Air Bags	6
Engine	5
Electrical System	5
Unknown or Other	4
Power Train	4
Suspension	3
Fuel System, Diesel	2
Steering	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Jul 13, 2025

I had lost power driving over the grapevine on Highway and then recently I had difficulty putting vehicle in gear and it would make a loud noise. Independent service center confirmed that the TCM was faulty.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Feb 4, 2025

My Bosch CP4 fuel pump failed causing my engine to stall while turning at a very busy/fast intersection. This can occur at speed without any warning of sudden failure, putting everyone on the road at risk. Fault code P0087 and P0191 were present, along with a flashing glow plug. Following EA No.: EA11-003 I removed the fuel metering valve and observed and documented metal shavings. The failed component is still installed on my vehicle as I will be having it serviced shortly. The fact that this same component has been recalled very recently in many domestic trucks, but not in the 600,000…

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 19, 2024

It seems that my vehicle's clock spring has broken. There is already a warranty issue with this part. However, my local service center cannot get my vehicle in for 5 weeks. How is it acceptable for me to drive a vehicle for 5 weeks without a working airbag and horn?

Electrical System · at 85,000 miles · reported Sep 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently while the vehicle was still in motion, resulting in a momentary loss of control over the vehicle. The contact also stated that the battery was being drained quickly. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined an electrical short was causing the battery to drain and other electrical issues.…

Fuel System, Diesel · at 120,000 miles · reported Dec 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact continued driving to his destination however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the results had not been shared…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 16V-078 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (8 reports), followed by air bags (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.