2024 Nissan Versa vs 2024 Volkswagen GTI
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 | 2024 Nissan Versa | 2024 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 209 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–35 | 27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 1 |
| Power Train | 34 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
2024 Nissan Versa
2024 Volkswagen GTI
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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.