2010 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 62 brake complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 7% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 74,197. One related recall (16V913000) covers ABS control module software.
- Brakes complaints
- 62
- 7% of 852 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 852
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 74,197 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Rear brake pads wear far faster than front pads, sometimes needing replacement at 20,000 miles while front pads still show little wear.
- Owners report uneven left-to-right pad wear on the same axle, with one side worn down much more than the other.
- Some drivers say the parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll and strike another vehicle.
- Several complaints describe reduced braking response or a soft pedal, in one case followed by a rear-end collision after the ABS control module was found faulty.
- Owners describe a rear wheel becoming very hot with a strong brake odor after normal driving, with no parking brake engaged.
- Squeaking noises and rapid pad wear were reported at routine maintenance visits well before expected service intervals.
When 2010 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 18, 2010, latest May 21, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 16V913000Dec 20, 2016Brakes135,683 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Brakes complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 62 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Jetta, which is 7% of the 852 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
- Yes. Recall 16V913000 covers ABS control module software on 2009-2010 Jetta A5 Sedan and related models; the remedy updates the software to improve the module's self-test.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 74,197 at the time of failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Jetta.
- Have brake issues on the 2010 Jetta caused crashes?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 0 injuries or fires linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Jetta.
- How does the 2010 Jetta compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 Jetta's 7% brake complaint share is lower than the 2009 Jetta's 25% and the 2007 Jetta's 22%, but similar to the 2011 and 2012 model years at 7% and 9%.