2019 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 19V879000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Dec 2019. 8 units. Wheels

Remedy of campaign 19V879000, in the NHTSA record

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The newest campaign is 24V110000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Feb 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V110000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 756,044 units in total.

24V11000014 Feb 2024Fuel System, Gasoline
23V6190006 Sep 2023Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V60400030 Aug 2023Electrical System / Ignition / Switch
22V81500031 Oct 2022Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
19V87900011 Dec 2019WheelsAdvisory
19V67900025 Sep 2019Unknown or Other
19V1880006 Mar 2019Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
19V11000020 Feb 2019Air Bags / Frontal
18V90400019 Dec 2018Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
18V82400026 Nov 2018Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
18V67100026 Sep 2018Exterior Lighting / Headlights

24V110000Received 14 Feb 2024. 261,257 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2024.
23V619000Received 6 Sep 2023. 8 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90W7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2023.
23V604000Received 30 Aug 2023. 62,538 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 28H7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2024.
22V815000Received 31 Oct 2022. 296,044 units.
Tires / Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number AU:45J7,VW:45J6,45J8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2022.
19V879000Received 11 Dec 2019. 8 units.
WheelsDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta GLI, Golf Alltrack, and Golf GTI vehicles. The front wheel bearings may have been improperly machined, potentially causing excessive stress on the wheel, wheel bolts, or wheel bearings.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 40P1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2020.
19V679000Received 25 Sep 2019. 113 units.
Unknown or Other
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 01D7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2019.
19V188000Received 6 Mar 2019. 56,173 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42J5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2019.
19V110000Received 20 Feb 2019. 4 units.
Air Bags / Frontal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69Y7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2019.
18V904000Received 19 Dec 2018. 6,322 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42J2/42J3. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jan 2019.
18V824000Received 26 Nov 2018. 73,549 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90L3 / 90L4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2018.
18V671000Received 26 Sep 2018. 28 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 94L1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Nov 2018.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ23007	Recall query	Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)	Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister	12 Dec 2023	1 Jul 2024	24V110
DP19003	Defect petition	Vehicle Stalling - Manual Transmission	Engine	3 Sep 2019	30 Jun 2020

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2019 Volkswagen JettaThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2019 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volkswagen/jetta/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?: 756,044 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volkswagen Jetta have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 79 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Jetta, model years 1980 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.