repaired · 2026 Q2
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2019 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 553 owner complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the power train. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-679 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
553 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
163Power train4 crash/fire/injury
154Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
148Engine8 crash/fire/injury
29Service brakes
26Exterior lighting
25Fuel/propulsion system
23Structure
18Visibility/wiper
17Suspension
10315 other systems23 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 163 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 154 | 4 |
| Engine | 148 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 26 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 23 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | 1 |
| Suspension | 17 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 103 | 23 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Ignition: switch
Risk. Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
Wheels
Do not driveRisk. The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Springs: coil springs
Risk. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Springs: coil springs
Risk. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 126 power train complaints. 99% were reported before 100,000 miles.
118under 30k miles125under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$450median
Middle half: $290 – $1,075
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Jetta year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2019 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Stalling - Manual TransmissionNo recall
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)Led to recall 24V-110
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta. While the vehicle was in Drive, it moved in reverse without the driver selecting reverse., this happened when the driver stopped to take a parking ticket in the garage on a slope. The driver again moved the dear to parking and back to drive but same thing happened.…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the RPM was revving high with the vehicle violently jerking and vibrating. The vehicle was later towed…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after driving and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve body, the wiring harness, and all fluids needed to be…
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