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Volkswagen Jetta 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

551Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train162 complaints

162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System156 complaints

156 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V824000, 23V604000, 23V619000.

Engine149 complaints

149 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other95 complaints

95 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V679000.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V110000.

Lighting26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V671000.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V904000, 19V188000.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V110000.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V879000.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V815000.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V671000Reported September 26, 2018 - 28 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 28 vehicles across all affected models.

18V824000Reported November 26, 2018 - 73,549 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 73,549 vehicles across all affected models.

18V904000Reported December 19, 2018 - 6,322 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,322 vehicles across all affected models.

19V110000Reported February 20, 2019 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

19V188000Reported March 6, 2019 - 56,173 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 56,173 vehicles across all affected models.

19V679000Reported September 25, 2019 - 113 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown Or Other. Recall covering the unknown or other system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 113 vehicles across all affected models.

19V879000Reported December 11, 2019 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
22V815000Reported October 31, 2022 - 296,044 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 296,044 vehicles across all affected models.

23V604000Reported August 30, 2023 - 62,538 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 62,538 vehicles across all affected models.

23V619000Reported September 6, 2023 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models.

24V110000Reported February 14, 2024 - 261,257 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 261,257 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP19003Opened September 3, 2019 - Closed June 30, 2020

Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP19003Opened September 3, 2019 - Closed June 30, 2020

Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23007Opened December 12, 2023 - Closed July 1, 2024

Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647). Resulted in recall campaign 24V110.

RQ23007Opened December 12, 2023 - Closed July 1, 2024

Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647). Resulted in recall campaign 24V110.

RQ23007Opened December 12, 2023 - Closed July 1, 2024

Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647). Resulted in recall campaign 24V110.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201819
2019156
202081
202132
202230
202396
202458
202540
202639
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.