2010 BMW 328I vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 BMW 328I | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 153 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,250 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 328I | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Engine | 47 | 117 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 122 |
| Power Train | 4 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 71 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 76 |
| Stalling | 25 | 215 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 45 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
2010 BMW 328I
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.