Seventh generation (A7, Mk7)
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
The most reported problem on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is stalling, with 130 complaints, usually around 10,000 miles.
- 549owner complaints
- 11recalls
- 19involved a crash
- 10,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Jetta doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 549 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.7 times the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Jetta model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- The 2019 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 69 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2018 draws 3 and the 2020 8.
- Top problem
- Stalling leads with 130 of the 549 complaints (24%), ahead of infotainment at 62. Stalling tends to show up early. Of the 43 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 10,000 miles and a quarter under about 1,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 34 of the 549 complaints (6%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 19 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 36 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 7 of 19, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (18V-824, 23V-604 and 23V-619). Stalling and brake wear have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 156 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 40. So far in 2026, 37 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 130 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
549 complaints is 2.3 times the median 2019 model on this site and 2.7 times the median 2019 sedan. Among the 5 Jetta model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen filed 756 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. 86 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 130 complaints
In the event of a catalytic converter failure, which could negatively impact tailpipe emissions, existing diagnostics may not properly illuminate the check engine light (MIL) due an error identified with Rear O2 Sensor monitoring.
Under certain conditions, the engine may stall at very low speeds (such as while the vehicle is coming to a stop), or when the vehicle is already at a stop with the engine running.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 62 complaints
Update programming for Infotainment System Malfunctions. Updated to include additional labor operation & time units in warranty table.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 20 bulletins · 30 complaints
Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.
A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
18 more on this problem
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
A/C cap leak diagnosis.
Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states MIL-on P0496 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor leaking Customer ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P050A Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor leaking Customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion Customer ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P050A Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or ...
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 29 complaints
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
1 more on this problem
Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI
Windshield cracks or distorts 3 bulletins · 21 complaints
Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the ...
Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the ...
1 more on this problem
Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, Park distance to sensitive to control, coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198 B104129 B104135, Side mirror glass cracked, cluctch ...
Check engine light or misfire 48 bulletins · 20 complaints
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
46 more on this problem
Turbocharger wastegate stuck, DTCs P2563 and or P00AF stored in engine/motor control module.
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end ...
Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault ...
Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0087, P1020, P053F and/or P0148 Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states fuel tank difficult to fill, pump keeps clicking off Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states ...
Plus 36 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 5 bulletins · 17 complaints
Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P2440 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states MIL-on with P02CC, P02CE, P02D0, P02D2, P02D4, and P02D6 P02D7 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting ...
3 more on this problem
Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states No/low heat output No Crank/No Start with P06EF and/or P06E9 Customer states MIL-on with P0463 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states the airbag light is on
1.4L DGXA: ADDED DJXA 2.0L DKFA: Oil filter: Updated part number Drain Plug Gasket: Updated part number Air filter: Updated part number Miscellaneous: Battery: Updated 3 part numbers
1.4L DGXA Engine: 1. Changed oil to: VW 508 00* Use synthetic oil SAE 0W-20 2. Changed drain plug gasket part number to: N 908 132 02 Misc. Section: Added several batteries and removed Part Number: 5K0 915 105
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 4 bulletins · 16 complaints
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
2 more on this problem
Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving MFI in cluster warning U0199 Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured ...
Customer states noise from front suspension while driving
Complaints filed by year
156 complaints came in 2019, 8.2 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Fuel leak due to suction jet pump failure within fuel tank (remedy effectiveness of recall 16v647). Closed jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V-110.
NHTSA summary
Vehicle stalling - manual transmission. Closed jun 30, 2020.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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 Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 11 recalls on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide One recall here carries a do-not-drive warning. What that means
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
Stalling, with 130 of the 549 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 10,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Volkswagen Jetta problems start?
Of the 224 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 10,000.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has more complaints than both the 2018 and the 2020: 69 a year against 3 and 8.
How many 2019 Volkswagen Jetta complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
34 of them (6%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
No recall on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.