2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,184

Owner Complaints

31 Crashes 9 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

51

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

The 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has received a total of 1,184 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 51 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (226 complaints), Fuel System Diesel (166 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (122 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, potentially affecting up to 683,915 vehicles.

Recall 20E064000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 38 vehicles affected

Defect: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall...

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Recall 16V913000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

| 135,683 vehicles affected

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall...

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Recall 16V913000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 135,683 vehicles affected

Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall...

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Recall 11V490000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

| 168,275 vehicles affected

Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL...

Consequence: DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF...

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Recall 10V621000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 228,236 vehicles affected

Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE...

Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST...

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Recall 09V333000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 16,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE...

Consequence: THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1,184 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 226 3 Crashes 3 Fires
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 166 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 122 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 117 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 81 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 47 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 46 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 43 2 Crashes
Air Bags
Complaints: 30 11 Crashes 6 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 30 2 Crashes
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 27
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 24
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 21
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 18
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 14
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 13
Steering
Complaints: 13
Structurebody
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 12
Seat Belts
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 9
Tires
Complaints: 7
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 6
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 6
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11679371 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#11662407 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The dealership says it's a fault ABS module and Hydraulic Pump Assembly. I researched and found a Volkswagen safety recall code: 45F2 (published March 17, 2017) that seems very applicable to my vehicle. Safety concerns include but are not limited to the following: loss of vehicle control, failure to brake properly, auto engagement of brakes not by the driver, etc. All safety concerns may cause my life or the life of another individual.
#11662407 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The dealership says it's a fault ABS module and Hydraulic Pump Assembly. I researched and found a Volkswagen safety recall code: 45F2 (published March 17, 2017) that seems very applicable to my vehicle. Safety concerns include but are not limited to the following: loss of vehicle control, failure to brake properly, auto engagement of brakes not by the driver, etc. All safety concerns may cause my life or the life of another individual.
#11662407 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The dealership says it's a fault ABS module and Hydraulic Pump Assembly. I researched and found a Volkswagen safety recall code: 45F2 (published March 17, 2017) that seems very applicable to my vehicle. Safety concerns include but are not limited to the following: loss of vehicle control, failure to brake properly, auto engagement of brakes not by the driver, etc. All safety concerns may cause my life or the life of another individual.
#11603178 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to several unknown recalls; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 51 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

VIN4APIN20220414 — SERVICE BRAKES

Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within...

VIN4APIN20220414 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within...

V2115062026771_8 — ENGINE

Engine Performance, DTC's stored. Update to warranty table vendor codes

VIN4APIN20220209 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range

VWP-19-08 — ENGINE

This Document informs dealers on the the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension

2010JttaSrvXprs — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Added: Torque Spec table

V011711 2034898 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Modify service instruction and to update GFF Time expenditure in the warranty table.

V241705 2047363 — ENGINE

Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from...

V231706 2041063 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update vehicle metadata for 2009 pull ahead.

SM E-2017 EN — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all mechatronic 02E325025ADZD1 and order 02E325025ADZE0 going forward.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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