This page covers 1 recall, 23 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
25–32 mpg combined
7.4–9.4 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
Brake and fuel system complaints dominate what owners of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen report. On the brake side, multiple owners describe the ABS module failing, typically showing up as a cluster of dashboard warning lights, ABS, brake, and airbag indicators lighting up together. Owners report the car becoming unsafe to drive and failing state inspection as a result. The diesel particulate filter shows up as the main fuel system theme, with owners reporting the DPF clogging and triggering check engine lights even after attempting the freeway regeneration procedure the manual recommends. Airbag warning lights round out the pattern, and in several cases they appear alongside the ABS module fault rather than as a standalone issue, suggesting the two faults often surface together.
23
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up too much internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
