2010 Audi A4 vs 2010 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 | 2010 Audi A4 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 908 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 25–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 87,500 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Engine | 37 | 117 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 122 |
| Power Train | 9 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 215 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
2010 Audi A4
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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.