2025 Toyota Corolla vs 2025 Volkswagen Jetta

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

2025 Toyota Corolla

The 2025 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid, is…

2025 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Jetta, is EPA-rated at 33 mp…

	2025 Toyota Corolla	2025 Volkswagen Jetta
Segment	Compact car	Compact car
Powertrains	Hybrid, Gas	Gas
Best combined mpg	50	33
Safety Signal	89	77
NHTSA recalls	2	2
Critical recalls	0	1
Owner complaints	42	28
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

▲high

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

○minor

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

▲high

Electrical System

90Z5

75,323 vehicles

ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."RiskAn instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90Z5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 22, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V185000reported Mar 25, 2026Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

!critical

Electrical System

97TC

48,165 vehicles

ProblemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Jetta vehicles. The transmission ground wire may not have been properly connected during assembly, causing an open electrical circuit.RiskAn open circuit may draw a higher current and increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and repair transmission ground wire as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97TC. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V138000reported Mar 11, 2026Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.