2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 58 on record.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 11
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…
Fix: 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 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."
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 …
Fix: 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 (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
Fix: 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 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Fix: 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, 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.
Fix: 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 o…
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 fou…
Fix: 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 an…
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.
Fix: 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 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."
Fix: 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 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…
Fix: 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 1-8…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 533 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,993) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,782), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta trims & engines on record
2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn)3VW6T7BU6KM225515
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU5KM173655
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU1KM024862
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU4KM031627
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU5KM170469
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn)3VW6T7BU0KM191457
2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL3VWE57BU4KM056262
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S3VWN57BUXKM095065
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU1KM173949
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU5KM020183
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU4KM056480
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S3VWN57BU2KM004029
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn)3VW6T7BUXKM156084
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU4KM040862
2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn)3VW6T7BU1KM221405
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BUXKM047136
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU7KM260707
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU6KM206377
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU8KM094732
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU7KM186995
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU9KM106578
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BU1KM098735
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWCB7BU0KM211289
2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line3VWC57BUXKM051087
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 533 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta at about 34 mpg combined (30 city / 40 highway).
How much is a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Comparable 2019 Volkswagen Jetta listings run roughly $15,490–$23,999, typically around $18,993 (from 48 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.