2021 Acura TLX vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Acura TLX | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 68 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 485 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–25 | 33–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | 25 |
| Power Train | 26 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2021 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.