Vehicle recalls by model year

2010 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent was on Sept. 23, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 852 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: service brakes, hydraulic (2), electronic stability control (esc) (1), fuel system, diesel (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Volkswagen or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

852 complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 23 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 11 injuries.

Electrical System233
Fuel System, Diesel166recall on record
Fuel/Propulsion System122
Engine117
Power Train111recall on record
Engine And Engine Cooling71

Why driving at 55mph the high pressure fuel pump grenaded sending metal shrapnel through the engine causing an immediate engine shut off while still driving. Entire fuel system has shut down as result
Aug. 8, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System

Every time it rains, water comes down im assuming from my sunroof, ive cleaned the drains multiple times, it doesnt make a differenc, the water goes through my fuse box on the driver side fuse box inside the car like a…
Oct. 12, 2023 · Unknown Or Other

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

4 on record

Air Bag Clockspring Failure EA18003 · opened April 18, 2018 · open
Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage PE11023 · opened Aug. 2, 2011 · closed Dec. 2, 2011
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure EA11003 · opened Feb. 7, 2011 · closed March 27, 2015
High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP) PE10034 · opened Aug. 26, 2010 · closed Feb. 8, 2011

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2010 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Sept. 23, 2020Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta; Tenneco Master Cylinder: Master cylinder Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for…
Dec. 20, 2016Volkswagen EOS, GTI, Golf and others: Electronic stability control (esc) Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen…
Oct. 3, 2011Volkswagen Golf, Jetta; Audi A3: Fuel system, diesel Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 Jetta And Jetta sportwagen Vehicles, manufactured from May 2008 through September 2011, model year…
Dec. 10, 2010Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Rabbit: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Jetta, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, model year 2009 Jetta sportwagen And model year…
Aug. 20, 2009Volkswagen EOS, GTI, Jetta and others: Automatic transmission Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 And 2010 passenger cars manufactured between September 2008 And August 2009. The wiring harness of a…