2010 Audi S4 vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Audi S4 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 678 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,950 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi S4 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Power Train | 42 | 111 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 122 |
| Engine | 4 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 43 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 45 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 76 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 12 |
| Stalling | 0 | 215 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
2010 Audi S4
2010 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.