2010 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When you turn on the vehicle, the abs and traction light illuminates. The light that says "BRAKE" also illuminates and the vehicle beeps 3 times. When driving the vehicle, the red light "BRAKE" flashes constantly, while the ABS and traction control light remains illuminated but no flashes. The…”
filed May 21, 2025
“Fault on anti locking brake (abs), indicated by illumination on dash, esc light on and flashing brake light on. Dealer was notified that issue as listed in safety recall 16v-913 applies to other vehicles not listed on vin range. This is a huge safety concern and needs to be addressed as others have…”
filed Jan 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Jetta | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Jetta | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 Jetta | 12 | 29% |
| 2021 Jetta | 24 | 36% |
| 2020 Jetta | 7 | 14% |
| 2019 Jetta | 29 | 5% |
| 2018 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Jetta | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 Jetta | 21 | 13% |
| 2015 Jetta | 19 | 10% |
| 2014 Jetta | 18 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.