Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2010 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

321 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta - 38% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage321 complaints

321 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V621000Reported December 10, 2010 - 228,236 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 228,236 vehicles across all affected models.

11V490000Reported October 3, 2011 - 168,275 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 168,275 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System235 Engine189 Power Train112 Brakes55 Unknown Or Other46 Vehicle Speed Control31

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.