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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWD17AJ6FM313653 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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3VWD17AJ6FM•••••• 2015 Volkswagen JETTA

This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2015 Volkswagen JETTA build (10 vs 3).

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185on the model
66builds in total
Most reported Engine 5 Suspension 2 Seats 1 Power Train 1

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Visibility May 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated upon activating the defroster, the defroster only engaged while the switch was turned to maximum, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the dashboard. The dealer and the manufacturer were…
Engine Sep 2023
My Volkswagen vehicle (Jetta Model 2015, MOdel 4DJSA, VIN [XXX] ) had a first event on [XXX] where the car suddenly stop in the middle of [XXX]. The car was taken to Volkswagen at Inver Grove and the cause was related to failure in a piston. The car was fixed without cost as it…
Suspension Mar 2022
Since we've owned it (bought new), every coil spring has broken. The last one is being repaired today at the VW dealership. The car has about 77k miles. I have never had any springs break on any other car, and one had 120k miles on it. This is obviously a car defect and the part…
Air Bags Sep 2019
2015 volkswagen jetta. Constituent writes requesting for airbag on-off switch. *ld
Seats Jul 2017
Drivers seat loosely reclined with minimal effort & became locked in position
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWD17AJ6FM313653 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.