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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 532 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Volkswagen Jetta

The 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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16/100

Avoid This Year — 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
532
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
17
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Volkswagen Jetta (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V679000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V671000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V904000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V110000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V188000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V879000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V815000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V604000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V619000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Based on 532 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
159
Electrical System
131
Engine
60
Unknown Or Other
57
Structure
18
Suspension
12
Steering
12
Fuel/propulsion System
12
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Volkswagen Jetta — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 515 complaints 2014 386 complaints 2015 193 complaints 2016 160 complaints 2017 158 complaints 2018 28 complaints 2019 532 complaints 2020 51 complaints 2021 63 complaints 2022 37 complaints 2023 40 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 11 recalls and 532 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have?
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta are: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta safe to buy?
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Jetta should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Jetta are: 2018, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.