Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 158 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
158
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| 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 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH... |
| 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 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... |
| May 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 2 bolts came lose in engine, need timing belt replaced, caused oil leak and other problems yet to be... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | One Bolt to camshaft came loose and allowed for oil to leak into the cover, covering the timing belt... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The dashboard has light on with error message: Only exit vehicle in P position. Please service the v... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL ELECTRICAL TURNS OFF, DASHBOARD GOES DARK CODE READS STARTER ... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehic... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My son, [XXX] , bought a 2019 Jetta on [XXX] from Westside VW in St. Louis Park, MN. It was marked a... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | When the 8-speed automatic transmission attempts to shift from 3rd to 4th gear it will slip into neu... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle at 40,000 miles needs a clutch repair. I have owned a standard vehicle my whole life and nev... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Ignition system (available for inspection upon request) malfunctioned, which disallowed the engine f... |
| May 10, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | At ~44,000, in a vehicle we bought 3 months earlier from OffLeaseOnly, the clutch burned out and the... |
| Jan 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | Jan 2023-check engine light for oil came on-just had oil change November 21, 2022 and only went 3000... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I bought the car October 1 2022 around October 15th it shut off without and warning while crossing o... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds or slowi... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER IS ALSO SE... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I have had to replace two manual transmission clutches. The first was at 19,261 miles. The second ... |