2019 Volkswagen Jetta Problems

545 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train162
Electrical System153
Engine147
Unknown Or Other95
Service Brakes29
Exterior Lighting26

In the owners’ words

“Left coil spring suddenly broke while driving at highway speed which could have punctured the tire. This is part of NHTSA 19V188000, however my VIN was not included in VW recall code 42J5.”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta owner
“Ignition switch off, safely stop the vehicle” or “Starter system faulty” Error was shown on a hot day. The vehicle turned off”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta owner
“VW 2019 Jetta R-line had rear coil spring failure (cracked) at 55,000mi. VW did have a NTSB recall on 2019 Jettas, however the VIN was not included. At 107,000mi the rear coil spring on the other side failed (cracked). VW dealer indicated replacements are on back-order and they don't know when they will be available. These failed coil springs put the driver/passengers at risk of loss of steering control. The proble”NHTSA complaint, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
25/09/2019Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf
26/09/2018Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibili
19/12/2018Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil SpringsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
26/11/2018Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audi
20/02/2019Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
06/03/2019Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil SpringsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
11/12/2019WheelsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress
31/10/2022Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, G
30/08/2023Electrical System:Ignition:Switch SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may
06/09/2023Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the do

Questions owners ask

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 545 owner complaints (77.86 per year on the road) and 11 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 162 of 612 categorised reports.

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The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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