2024 Toyota Corolla vs 2024 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 | 2024 Toyota Corolla | 2024 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 249 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 34–50 | 34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 11 |
| Power Train | 8 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6 |
| Steering | 11 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
2024 Toyota Corolla
2024 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.