2024 Toyota Corolla vs 2024 Volkswagen Jetta

On the public data alone the Jetta edges it 3–1.

2024 Toyota Corolla

The 2024 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is …

2024 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 34 mp…

	2024 Toyota Corolla	2024 Volkswagen Jetta
Segment	Compact car	Compact car
Powertrains	Hybrid, Gas	Gas
Best combined mpg	50	34
Safety Signal	78	100
NHTSA recalls	4	0
Critical recalls	0	0
Owner complaints	70	43
NHTSA overall stars	5	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Corolla

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Electrical System

See Part 573 Report

591,377 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb

NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Steering

24TB13/24TA13

8,057 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.RiskA steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

NHTSA campaign 24V878000reported Nov 21, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Service Brakes, Electric

24TA11

145,383 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.RiskA loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.

NHTSA campaign 24V708000reported Sep 20, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Jetta

No recalls on file.