2020 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa | 2020 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 527 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–35 | 28–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 16 |
| Engine | 14 | 12 |
| Power Train | 16 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2020 Nissan Versa
2020 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.