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2019 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 548 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

11recalls
548complaints
19crashes reported
3fires reported
36injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train162 · 30%
  • Electrical System150 · 27%
  • Engine147 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other95 · 17%
  • Service Brakes29 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting26 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 5%
  • Structure22 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper17 · 3%
  • Suspension16 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System

My problem is the same as recall 28h7/or 23v604. i have the some make and model and ignition as the jettas with the recall but for some reson it is not a part of the recall. when the car gets hot the ignition cuts off while i'm driving and i have not speedometer, turn signals or wippers. please make my vin a part of the vw recall for this problem

Visibility/Wiper

I was driving and the passenger side rearview mirror glass delaminated and separated from the vehicle leaving non-reflective adhesive residue. the blind spot monitoring light and sensor still function correctly. car is a 2019 (almost 7 years old), 72,180 miles, and regularly maintained.

Suspension

On july 24,2026 my 2019 vwjetta with 44,000 miles on the odometer was brought to a local independent service center for routine maintenance and a ny state inspection. surprisingly, it failed inspection due to a broken left rear coil spring. service center personal informed me that a broken coil spring can dislodge can cause further damage to the adjacent tire and cause a loss of control. other than the service center

Suspension

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Jetta. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.