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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 549 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the transmission (30% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is 7th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Transmission
162 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
2019 vw Jetta gti autobahn manual transmission stalls or loses engine power randomly. For me, it has happened several times in 5th or 6th gear when taking my foot off of the gas and coasting, the car will choke and feels as though fuel is cutoff and the engine cannot generate power. This is temporary, and shifting…
The wipers screech when operating headlights are not aligned properly wrong gear is displayed on the instrument cluster sometimes slight metal grinding noise when the clutch is depressed (can only he heard from the outside). Engine has soft hissing noise and shakes a little when the running cold (can be only heard…
Electrical
154 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v604000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system feature was defective when the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the forward collision system failed to provide an alert when another vehicle was in close proximity. The vehicle was taken to stone…
Engine
148 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
While in neutral, the engine shuddered a little and then cut off. This has happened multiple times. Most recently I was stuck in the middle of an intersection while I had to restart my car.
The wipers screech when operating headlights are not aligned properly wrong gear is displayed on the instrument cluster sometimes slight metal grinding noise when the clutch is depressed (can only he heard from the outside). Engine has soft hissing noise and shakes a little when the running cold (can be only heard…
Other or unspecified
95 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
1. 1800 miles-transmission fluid leak, the service people told me it was a known problem with 2019 jettas, repair took 2 months 2. Heater doesn't blow out warm air when traveling under 40 MPH, even after 18 miles of driving 3. Grinding/croaking noise like a frog at 28-30 MPH and again at 40 MPH 4. Brakes squeak 5.…
While in neutral, the engine shuddered a little and then cut off. This has happened multiple times. Most recently I was stuck in the middle of an intersection while I had to restart my car.
Brakes
30 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles.
February 13 2021 I was driving my car back home from a hike going down a grid I had to break because I was approaching cars and my wheels started to shake. I took my car to the dealership ship to get the breaks inspected early morning. Four hours later I get a call saying that my break pads were burnt and that the…
When putting my car in reverse and backing out of a spot brakes make a high pitch ringing. Also, when parked muffler/ tail pipe on the left side, it gurgles as if water is boiling in it. Car is less than a year old.
Fuel system
29 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Check oil level light/warning bell came on. Let the car cool, went out to check the oil with the dipstick, was very little oil in there !went to the auto parts store , checked it again, and this time the oil was back. Car was ok for 2 days then light came on again.
2019 Jetta low oil warning: my 2019 Jetta first showed low oil waringing before the 10k mile service...at about 8k miles. Lindsay vw of dulles told me that was normal as the cars were sometimes shipped with less than full oil levels and they completed the oil change and sent me on my way. Ok. Now I have about 18k…
Lights
26 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: headlights.
Interior ambient lighting issue on 2019 Jetta gli autobahn: the ambient lights inconsistently light up during some starts. In some cases, none come on. In other cases, some # of the 6 zones will come on. Attached are pics where the driver side panel and center console lighting zones are off while all others are lit.…
Visibility and wipers
25 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
Intermittent smoke smell coming from the lf door. (10 days ago dealer said operating per design and intent when compared to similar or like vehicle.) window seal has come come off 4 times. Last night car had been parked around 5am and when I went out to the car around 5:30pm the power window switch had melted…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running to warm up the vehicle, the front windshield started to crack in the center of the glass extending to the driver's side of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to brooklyn Volkswagen service center…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for audi owners were mailed on july 25, 2024. Final owner letters for vw owners were mailed on august 13, 2024. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are vw: 20uf/audi: 20yf. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16v-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16v-647.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 audi a3 sedan, 2015-2019 audi a3 cabriolet, 2019-2020 volkswagen jetta gli, 2018 golf sportwagen gp, 2018-2019 golf sportwagen a7, 2015-2017 golf sportwagen, 2015-2020 golf gti, and 2015-2020 golf a7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (evap) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Electrical: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 3, 2023. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90w7.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, "theft protection."
Electrical: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 1, 2024. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28h7.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 18, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audiâs customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (audi) 45j7, and (vw) 45j6 and 45j8.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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, golf a7, audi a3, 2020-2021 atlas cross sport, and 2021 atlas fl vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Wheels and tires: wheels
Risk: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40p1. Note: the affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Other: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began november 6, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01d7. Note: this recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18v-329.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 sportwagen, 2013 golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 beetle and beetle convertible, 2008-2010 beetle, and beetle convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Suspension: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began april 12, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42j5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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.
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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began april 19, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69y7.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
Suspension: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began january 31, 2019. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42j2/42j3.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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.
Electrical: 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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began december 13, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90l3 and 90l4.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Lights: headlights
Risk: A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94l1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen 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 visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel leak due to suction jet pump failure within fuel tank (remedy effectiveness of recall 16v647)
Summary
On december 12, 2023, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of volkswagen (vw) recall 16v-647. Recall 16v-647 was issued on september 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (sjp) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the sjp could lead to a fuel leak from the vehicle. This recall covered certain model year (my) 2015-2016 volkswagen golf and audi a3 passenger car vehicles. The recall remedy repair replaced sjp version 1.0 with an improved version, version 1.1. The sjp is designed to purge fuel from the evaporative emissions (evap) system. Vwâs recall filing stated the sjp may have been damaged during assembly, which
Vehicle stalling - manual transmission
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has completed its review of a defect petition received on 14 august 2019 requesting an investigation of an alleged defect of the manual transmissions in model year (my) 2019 volkswagen (vw) gti, golf gti and jetta gli vehicles. The stalling incidents cited occurred without warning as the vehicle slows to a stop or prepares to make a turn across traffic with the clutch pressed in and the vehicle in neutral.the hazard posed by a vehicle stalling event is manifested in the inability of the vehicle to move with the flow of surrounding traffic. Two factors have a major impact on the potential hazard to the vehicle, its occupants and surrounding vehicles:
Questions about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (162 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); electrical (154 complaints, typically around 31,000 miles); engine (148 complaints, typically around 500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 14, 2024 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 7th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 549 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.