Volkswagen Jetta VII
The Volkswagen Jetta (A7) is a compact car, the seventh generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Jetta (A6). The 2018 Jetta debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on 14 January 2018, after Volkswagen released an exterior design sketch in December 2017. The Jetta is based on Volkswagen's MQB platform, which underpins other Volkswagen vehicles including the Volkswagen Golf and the Volkswagen Atlas. The A7 Jetta marked the discontinuation of the nameplate in the European market and right-hand-drive markets.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2018 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Jetta VII cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 879 complaints for the Volkswagen Jetta VII, most often about electrical system, engine, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 86% of Volkswagen Jetta VIIs pass their MOT test first time, based on 42 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Jetta VII in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.