Recalls by ModelToyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Toyota Corolla has 46 recalls and 10,393 owner complaints; the Volkswagen Jetta has 52 recalls and 8,864 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 46 | 52 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 10,393 | 8,864 |
| Crashes reported | 1,519 | 389 |
| Fires reported | 84 | 264 |
| Injuries reported | 1,187 | 461 |
| Most reported problem | Air Bags | Electrical System |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Toyota CorollaVolkswagen Jetta
Every model year
| Year | Corolla recalls | Corolla complaints | Jetta recalls | Jetta complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 32 |
| 2024 | 2 | 66 | 0 | 46 |
| 2023 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 43 |
| 2022 | 0 | 103 | 1 | 43 |
| 2021 | 1 | 188 | 4 | 71 |
| 2020 | 3 | 313 | 6 | 54 |
| 2019 | 5 | 205 | 11 | 553 |
| 2018 | 3 | 136 | 2 | 32 |
| 2017 | 3 | 178 | 6 | 160 |
| 2016 | 1 | 216 | 4 | 162 |
| 2015 | 1 | 220 | 7 | 194 |
| 2014 | 2 | 271 | 4 | 388 |
| 2013 | 5 | 201 | 4 | 518 |
| 2012 | 5 | 446 | 5 | 500 |
| 2011 | 9 | 585 | 7 | 607 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1,244 | 4 | 852 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1,459 | 6 | 889 |
| 2008 | 6 | 314 | 4 | 188 |
| 2007 | 6 | 836 | 4 | 201 |
| 2006 | 7 | 840 | 4 | 580 |
| 2005 | 6 | 854 | 4 | 248 |
Toyota Corolla: top problems
Air Bags4,370
Engine1,200
Steering1,128
Vehicle Speed Control1,079
Electrical System772
Service Brakes747
Volkswagen Jetta: top problems
Electrical System1,949
Engine1,801
Power Train1,528
Fuel System1,294
Service Brakes831
Air Bags773
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Toyota Corolla or the Volkswagen Jetta?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 10,393 complaints about the Toyota Corolla and 8,864 about the Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA, so the Volkswagen Jetta has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Toyota Corolla or the Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Toyota Corolla and 52 for the Volkswagen Jetta since model year 2000.