2006 Audi S4 vs 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 580 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 231 | 473 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 22–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,325 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 245 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 65 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 54 |
| Engine | 0 | 39 |
| Seats | 0 | 25 |
| Structure | 0 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 40 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
2006 Audi S4
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.