Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Electrical System Problems

156 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage156 complaints

156 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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.

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

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train162 Engine149 Unknown Or Other95 Brakes30 Fuel and Propulsion System29 Lighting26

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.