NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Safety Ratings
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 34 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it in the Strong band. This assessment is bolstered by an absence of recalls. However, prospective buyers should consider the model's two-point decline in the Safety Index from the 2023 model year, along with 34 unverified owner complaints on record.
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI ranks 54 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 133% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 34 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 54 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI presents a nuanced safety picture that separates it clearly from its predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index slipped two points to 89/100, dropping from the Exceptional band the 2023 model held to the Strong band. That movement is driven by the defect record component, which scored 18 out of 20, a solid but slightly softer result than the prior year. The crash protection component remains the backbone of the score at 61 out of 70, anchored by a five-star overall NHTSA rating and a perfect five stars in the side-impact category. Avoidance technology earns a full 10 out of 10, reflecting standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the lineup. The zero-recall standing is a genuine distinction for a vehicle now two years into the used market, a period when many competitors accumulate at least one campaign. The 34 unverified complaints, two of which allege crash involvement and one of which alleges fire, are the primary reason the defect record sub-score did not match 2023 levels. Brake and engine complaints dominate the complaint pool and warrant close attention during any pre-purchase inspection.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, with its strongest performance in the side-impact test, where it earned a perfect five stars. Frontal crash protection was rated at four stars. The vehicle's rollover risk stands at 13%, with NHTSA's dynamic tip evaluation recording no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19099
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have any recalls?
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
NHTSA has received 34 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. Alleged issues are concentrated in Service Brakes and Engine, each drawing 10 reports, followed by Power Train, Electrical System, and Fuel/Propulsion System at four reports each. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
34 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The 2024 Jetta GLI presently shows no open NHTSA recall campaigns. This suggests that no outstanding remedy work is currently pending for the model. However, recall campaigns can be initiated at any point. Prospective owners should verify a specific vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm that no new campaigns have been issued since the most recent data compilation.
- The 2024 Jetta GLI holds zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record for a vehicle now in the used market, though VIN-level verification remains essential as campaigns can be opened at any time.
- The Safety Index fell two points year over year, from 91/100 Exceptional in 2023 to 89/100 Strong in 2024, a shift traceable to a softer defect record sub-score of 18/20 rather than any decline in crash-test performance.
- Side-impact protection is the standout crash result at five out of five stars, while both frontal and rollover categories scored four out of five, with a 13% rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Unverified owner complaints are concentrated in Service Brakes and Engine, each with 10 alleged reports, making a thorough inspection of braking components and engine condition a priority for any used-market buyer.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI places
The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI safety questions
Was the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 34 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Jetta GLI years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19099), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2024.
- 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 54 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.