2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 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 | 2020 Acura TLX | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 527 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 28–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 16 |
| Power Train | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
2020 Acura TLX
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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.