2010 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, diesel ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 852 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.
What owners report
“MY 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN HAS STALLED TWO TIMES SINCE NEW. I AM CONCERNED IT IS THE FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING. I…”NHTSA complaint 10392271 — filed 03/20/2011
“MY 2010 JETTA TDI VOLKSWAGEN HAD 12,759 MILES ON IT AND RAN PERFECTLY FINE UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON…”NHTSA complaint 10390013 — filed 03/14/2011
“ON A 40 DEGREE DAY I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 1 MILE. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT STALLED. I HAD TO KEEP THE CAR IN…”NHTSA complaint 10386588 — filed 03/06/2011
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Fuel System, Diesel complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have fuel system, diesel problems?
Fuel System, Diesel is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta: 166 of 852 complaints on file (19.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?
852 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, diesel category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
