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Buying a used 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2019 Jetta has 11 recalls, with a stop-driving designation for the front wheel bearing recall standing out. Other listed concerns include fuel tank seal leaks, rear spring fractures, ignition switch failure, and airbag installation; headlight positioning, tire pressure monitoring software, and warning chimes also appear. Its 547 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 19 crashes, 3 fires, and 36 injuries. Power train has 162 reports, electrical system 153, and engine 147.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Have a dealer verify wheel bearing recall status and stop-driving instructions.
- Request fuel tank seal and rear spring recall repair records.
- Verify ignition switch repairs and ask about stalling or electrical faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta and Golf Front Wheel Bearings · do not drive | Wheels | critical |
| Audi, VW Fuel Tank Seal May Cause Leaks | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Volkswagen Atlas, Jetta Rear Coil Spring May Fracture | Suspension | high |
| Volkswagen Models May Have Rear Coil Spring Fracture | Suspension | high |
| VW Golf, GTI, Jetta Ignition Switch Can Fail | Electrical System | high |
| Jetta LED Headlight Positioned Incorrectly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volkswagen Jetta May Have Wrong Airbag Installed | AIR Bags | medium |
| Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan Vehicles May Not Comply | Unknown OR Other | medium |
| Volkswagen and Audi Tire Pressure Monitor Software Issue | Tires | medium |
| Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, Jetta missing key-in-ignition warning chime | Electrical System | low |
| Volkswagen Jetta may not chime for key left in ignition | Electrical System | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
547 complaints filed for this model year, including 19 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 36 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 162 | None found |
| Electrical System | 153 | Yes |
| Engine | 147 | None found |
| Brakes | 29 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 25 | Yes |