NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Safety Ratings
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 41 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI achieves an exceptional safety profile, marked by a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating. This model year currently shows zero recalls on file. A full score in avoidance technology contributes to its NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100.
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI received an overall five-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI ranks 43 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 133% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 41 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 43 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The 2023 Jetta GLI enters the used market with zero recall campaigns on file, a distinction that contributes to its clean defect record score of 19.5/20. This model year carries an overall Safety Index of 91/100, placing it in the Exceptional band, a standing it shares with the prior 2022 model. Its crash protection score of 61 out of a possible 70 points is anchored by an overall rating from NHTSA NCAP. The Jetta GLI achieved a perfect 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology; forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are standard equipment. Owner complaints total 41 for this model year, with reported issues concentrated in the service brakes and engine categories.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Jetta GLI earned NHTSA's top overall safety rating: five out of five stars. This strong performance included a five-star rating for side protection. Frontal crash protection was rated at four out of five stars, as was rollover protection. The GLI's rollover risk is officially 13.3 percent, and it registered a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18304
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have any recalls?
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check directly on NHTSA's database, as campaigns can be filed at any time after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
Owners have filed 41 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes, Unknown or Other, and Engine, each with roughly ten reports, followed by Electrical System with nine. One alleged crash has been reported; no fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the data. All are unverified consumer allegations.
41 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
No open recall campaigns have been issued for the 2023 Jetta GLI. This indicates no outstanding safety defect remedy work is currently pending from the manufacturer. Purchasers of a used 2023 Jetta GLI should verify this status for their specific vehicle identification number (VIN) using NHTSA's online lookup tool, as recall campaigns may be initiated at any point.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Jetta GLI, contributing directly to its near-perfect defect-record sub-score of 19.5 out of 20.
- The five-star overall NHTSA rating is supported by a five-star side result, while the four-star frontal score is the single area that limits the crash-protection sub-score below its maximum.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies tracked by MotorCaliber, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this model year, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 avoidance-tech score.
- Forty-one unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with Service Brakes, Engine, and Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem areas, and one alleged crash among those reports.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI places
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI safety questions
Was the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 133%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 41 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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Other Jetta GLI years
Rivals in Sedan (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18304), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 43 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.