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2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
11
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
549
Latest campaign
Feb 14, 2024

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3–Sep 6, 2023
Suspension2–Mar 6, 2019
Fuel system, gasoline1–Feb 14, 2024
Tires1–Oct 31, 2022
Wheels11Dec 11, 2019
Unknown or other1–Sep 25, 2019
Air bags1–Feb 20, 2019
Exterior lighting1–Sep 26, 2018

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 14, 2024Latest campaign
Feb 14, 202424V110000

Fuel system, gasoline

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V110000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V110000 · Feb 14, 2024
Sep 6, 202323V619000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V619000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V619000 · Sep 6, 2023
Aug 30, 202323V604000

Electrical system: ignition switch

Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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.
Risk
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V604000 · Aug 30, 2023
Oct 31, 202222V815000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
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."
Risk
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V815000 · Oct 31, 2022
Dec 11, 201919V879000

Wheels

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.

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 19V879000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V879000 · Dec 11, 2019
Sep 25, 201919V679000

Unknown or other

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V679000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V679000 · Sep 25, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component549

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
549Complaints filed
19Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
36Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train16230305
Electrical system15428206
Engine14727424
Unknown or other95171012
Service brakes295606
Exterior lighting265001
Fuel/propulsion system255010
Structure234106
Visibility/wiper183010
Suspension163211
Air bags163708
Vehicle speed control163100
Steering122402
Forward collision avoidance122305
Lane departure81100

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Structure

    “The panoramic sunroof glass shattered spontaneously while driving. I was accelerating onto the highway from an on-ramp at approximately 50 to 60 mph.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767613
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764620
  • Visibility/wiper

    “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.”

    Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764216

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2019 Volkswagen Jetta recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent, 24V110000 (reported February 14, 2024), concerns fuel system, gasoline. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: suspension (2), fuel system, gasoline (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 162 complaints out of 549 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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