Does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by air bags (6).

How many 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V078000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 659,493 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes7
Air bags6
Fuel/propulsion system5
Electrical system3
Suspension3
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 21, 2024 · Service brakes
ABS module in 2010 VW Jetta wagon malfunctioned. Warning lights in dash were lit for ABS, Brake, and airbag on 5/18/24. Towed to local auto shop by AAA on 5/20/24. Verified by local auto shop as faulty ABS module on 5/21/24. Prior year VW Jetta wagon (2009) already has recall for this issue. Car is not safe to drive…

Aug 20, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
In June of 2021 my car had a warning light for the DPF filter come on and told me to follow the instructions in the manual to drive it on the freeway at certain RPMs to get it to clear well that didn’t work and eventually the check engine light came on as well, I took it to the dealership and found out that the Diesel…

May 12, 2020 · Air bags
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON AND I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN A RECALL NOTICE.

Dec 3, 2019 · Service brakes · 147,000 miles
NOT A COMPLAINT JUST CURIOUS. HAS ANYONE "FRIED" THEIR ABS MODULE AND OR REPLACED ONE. WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET PARTS? HOW MUCH WAS THE AVERAGE COST OF REPAIRS?

Aug 28, 2019 · Steering · 76,000 miles
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT "CAUTION DEFECTIVE AIR BAG" WAS DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE…

Jetta Sportwagen model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	0	2	0	0
2009	1	16	0	0
2010	1	23	1	0
2011	1	33	1	3
2012	1	27	0	1
2013	1	36	1	1

Across all years, the 2013 Jetta Sportwagen has the most complaints (36). All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by air bags (6).
How many 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 21, 2024.