Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 11 recalls, 523 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
523
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V679000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...
18V671000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side h...
18V904000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen J...
18V824000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do n...
19V110000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during ...
19V188000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicl...
19V879000
WHEELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings ma...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
23V604000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles ...
23V619000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to...
24V110000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The engine lost power and multiple das... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle is sluggish while driving as if trying to pick up speed as if it is not shifting into th... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VIN: [XXX] Previous Report: XXX.. This a report of a continuing problem with my vehicle. The en... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE | I was driving when I heard a loud "bang" over my head. I was terrified and swerved because I was sta... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It will not take fuel. I try very slowly to put fuel in it and it keeps shutting off at the pump. ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When engaging the gas pedal, it broke off during travel, requiring a need to pull over. Gas pedal i... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While I was driving on the highway, the EPC light came on and the car began to lose power. It went i... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | STEERING | On the dashboard there’s an message saying “Error: Steering Lock” and it won’t let me turn on the ca... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Miles on car 79,000 December 1, 2025 Car started to slow down while driving on bay bridge, San Fran... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Powered sunroof exploded while driving. Contacted Volkswagen and explained the issue to no avail. Al... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The panoramic sunroof randomly shattered while driving. Nothing hit it, and it wasnt opened or crack... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Initial call out for oil change and investigation of oil consumption and knocking from engine. Upon ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Exhaust camshaft actuator oil cap bolts loosen and fall out and could cause engine failure. Volkswag... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | There is a recall for certain VW models because the key may be removed when the vehicle is not in Pa... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and b... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Subject: Request for Recall Consideration – Ignition Switch Failure in Volkswagen Jetta I am writin... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I went to leave my workplace and got into my car with a message of “Only Exit Vehicle in a P Positio... |