2019 Volkswagen Jetta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 776
- 396 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 160 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 36 reported crashes · 57 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#596
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
+527
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2017-2021
+496
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
21%
Power Train: 160 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- POWER TRAIN 160
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 144
- ENGINE 144
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 93
- SERVICE BRAKES 27
11 recalls on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 23V604000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing t
- NHTSA 24V110000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 23V619000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk
- NHTSA 22V815000 · 2022 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V879000 · 2020 · WHEELS The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, an
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Volkswagen Jetta units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
NHTSA has 776 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (160 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Volkswagen Jetta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (160), electrical system (144), engine (144), unknown or other (93). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.