CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 852 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 5 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (235 reports).
2010 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail while the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is activating.
Most common 2010 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 852 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 235 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 166 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 122 |
| Engine | 117 |
| Power Train | 112 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 72 |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 |
What owners report
Why driving at 55mph the high pressure fuel pump grenaded sending metal shrapnel through the engine causing an immediate engine shut off while still driving. Entire fuel system has shut down as result
When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The dealership says it's a fault ABS module and Hydraulic Pump Assembly. I researched and found a Volkswagen safety recall code: 45F2 (published March 17, 2017) that seems very applicable to my vehicle. Safety concerns include but are not limited to the following: loss of vehicle control, failure to brake properly, auto engagement of brakes not by the driver, etc. All safety concerns may cause my lif
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to several unknown recalls; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics, Electronic Stability Control (ESC)), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake light, ABS, and Electronic Stability Control warning lights remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted regarding the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 260,000.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta: ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control; Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 852 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (235), Fuel System, Diesel (166), Fuel/Propulsion System (122).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.