2021 Nissan Versa vs 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Nissan Versa | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 485 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–35 | 33–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 13 |
| Power Train | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2021 Nissan Versa
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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.