2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 1 recall, 36 owner complaints and up to 32 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V078000 · 2016 · 659,493 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Fuel & propulsion (8): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), warning light on (2).
- Airbags (6): the most common themes are fails to deploy (2).
- Engine (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3).
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are warning light on (2), electrical failure (2).
The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 36 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 Jetta Sportwagen model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 24). Complaints peaked in 2022 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 8 years old, at a median of 82,250 miles. Neighboring years: 2012 (27 complaints, 1 recalls), 2014 (34 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Diesel |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 39 | 32 | Diesel |
| 2.5 L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 26 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel & propulsion (8), airbags (6), engine (5).
What gas mileage does the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen get?
EPA ratings run up to 32 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM-S6)), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen repair manual?
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