2019 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 548 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (162), Electrical System (154), Engine (147).
Key takeaways
- 548 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 36 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 162 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 154 | 28% |
| Engine | 147 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 95 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 5% |
| Structure | 22 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 | 3% |
| Suspension | 16 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 16 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16
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 th...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-14
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 - filed 2026-09-13
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 ...
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More for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.