2014 Lexus IS 250 vs 2014 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 | 2014 Lexus IS 250 | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 386 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 285 | 1,535 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,500 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 108 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 94 |
| Power Train | 0 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 24 |
| Steering | 3 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2014 Lexus IS 250
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.