Safety Score
50
Average
Recalls
5
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (5)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-06 | 23V619000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | — | Details |
| 2019-12-11 | 19V879000 |
WHEELS | 8 | — | Details |
| 2019-03-06 | 19V188000 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 56,173 | — | Details |
| 2019-02-20 | 19V110000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | — | Details |
| 2018-09-26 | 18V671000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 28 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. The engine lost power and multiple dashboard warning ligh… |
| 2026-03-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is sluggish while driving as if trying to pick up speed as if it is not shifting into the next gear. The ot… |
| 2026-02-24 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 1 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loud … |
| 2026-02-24 | VISIBILITY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abno… |
| 2026-02-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | VIN: [XXX] Previous Report: XXX.. This a report of a continuing problem with my vehicle. The engine randomly shuts… |
| 2026-02-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I was driving when I heard a loud "bang" over my head. I was terrified and swerved because I was startled. This put me … |
| 2026-02-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator p… |
| 2026-02-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | It will not take fuel. I try very slowly to put fuel in it and it keeps shutting off at the pump. I took it to the VW… |
| 2026-01-05 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | When engaging the gas pedal, it broke off during travel, requiring a need to pull over. Gas pedal is entirely plastic … |
| 2025-12-24 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While I was driving on the highway, the EPC light came on and the car began to lose power. It went into "limp" mode and… |
| 2025-12-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | On the dashboard there’s an message saying “Error: Steering Lock” and it won’t let me turn on the car. |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Miles on car 79,000 December 1, 2025 Car started to slow down while driving on bay bridge, San Francisco speed went su… |
| 2025-11-19 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Powered sunroof exploded while driving. Contacted Volkswagen and explained the issue to no avail. Also contacted local … |
| 2025-10-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The panoramic sunroof randomly shattered while driving. Nothing hit it, and it wasnt opened or cracked. |
| 2025-10-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Initial call out for oil change and investigation of oil consumption and knocking from engine. Upon examination in pers… |
| 2025-09-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Exhaust camshaft actuator oil cap bolts loosen and fall out and could cause engine failure. Volkswagen has issued a ser… |
| 2025-09-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | There is a recall for certain VW models because the key may be removed when the vehicle is not in Park position. There … |
| 2025-09-19 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and being refueled, fuel… |
| 2025-09-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Subject: Request for Recall Consideration – Ignition Switch Failure in Volkswagen Jetta I am writing to formally repor… |
| 2025-09-03 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I went to leave my workplace and got into my car with a message of “Only Exit Vehicle in a P Position. Please Service V… |
| 2025-08-30 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Crack started in lower right of windshield out of nowhere and spread across most of windshield |
| 2025-08-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | MY Jetta is only 6 years old and has only 27,350 mileage when this issue happened. Low oil light came and took it to a… |
| 2025-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Started car in the morning to go to work and 20 minutes later heard loud clunking coming from engine bay. Pulled over a… |
| 2025-08-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving my car on a 100 degree day and and after about a block, a warning popped up on the little screen behind t… |
| 2025-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | engine stalling and cutting off while driving. unsafe while in heavy traffic. |
| 2025-07-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Faulty started. Per your website, Volkswagen issued a recall for certain 2019 and 2020 Jetta models with traditional ig… |
| 2025-07-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When switching the gear in reverse. The car's reverse transmission locks then all of the sudden makes big thump sound a… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1. The car started making a rattle noise from inside the engine. Immediately stopped the car and contacted a mechanic… |
| 2025-06-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2019 Volkswagen Jetta cannot be refueled — gas nozzle clicks off instantly or overflows. The check engine light came… |
| 2025-06-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving my car when all of a sudden a message came up my dashboard saying “starter system faulty please service v… |
| 2025-06-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in extremely hot wea… |
| 2025-06-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Open recall under NHTSA Campaign ID 23V604000. When the interior of the car is too hot the ignition switch will fail ca… |
| 2025-06-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lo… |
| 2025-06-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car shuts off after a few miles in the middle of the road. I live in Arizona. Mechanic stated the ignition switch is fa… |
| 2025-05-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | 2 bolts came lose in engine, need timing belt replaced, caused oil leak and other problems yet to be identified. Volksw… |
| 2025-05-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, several unknown war… |
| 2025-05-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | As reported by many other drivers on this website and all over the internet that 2019 having ignition switch problem in… |
| 2025-03-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | Car won't start due to steering lock issue |
| 2025-03-27 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door … |
| 2025-03-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | One Bolt to camshaft came loose and allowed for oil to leak into the cover, covering the timing belt with oil |
| 2025-03-24 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | It was a hot day and I went to start my 2019 Jetta, it sent me a warning code to safely stop the vehicle and then all e… |
| 2025-03-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The ignition switch failed. Although VW had a recall for 2019 and 2020 Jettas for just this reason, the car was not in… |
| 2025-02-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Without any warning whatsoever the entire electrical system goes completely off while driving the vehicle after 5 mins … |
| 2025-02-17 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | fuel actuator failed not allowing gas door to open on a 12 degree night traveling on a highway going home which is a co… |
| 2025-01-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car began flashing a bunch of warning lights, including the passenger air bag and the blind spot warning and locks w… |
| 2024-12-23 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Nothing has happened as far as a crash goes yet but my air bag lights are on. Indicating that they need repair of some … |
| 2024-12-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Recall emmissions on the evap purge valve with hose assembly. I am having issues under this recall for the 2019 Volswag… |
| 2024-12-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The 2019 VW Jetta has a MASSIVE safety issue that is caused by the Andriod Auto feature/software within the vehicle. … |
| 2024-11-04 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving and the and the stop start error came on, smelled gasoline and the EPC and check engine lights came on. I… |
| 2024-11-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My manual transmission clutch went to the floor without warning and the car suddenly was inoperable. Bay VW in Great Ne… |