Volkswagen Jetta: recalls & VIN check
The Jetta is VW's compact sedan staple, offering European feel and a roomy trunk at an accessible used price.
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The data below is for a representative 2019model year. Enter the VIN of the exact car you’re looking at for its own decoded specs and recall history — free.
2019 Jetta recalls (11)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19V679000Volkswagen 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
18V671000Volkswagen 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."
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
18V904000Volkswagen 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
18V824000Volkswagen 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."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
19V110000Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
19V188000Volkswagen 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.
WHEELS
19V879000Volkswagen 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.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
22V815000Volkswagen 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."
2019 Jetta crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ratings for the 2019 model year. Trims and options can affect results.
Owner complaints (545)
Owners filed 545 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Jetta
European cars can carry higher upkeep costs, so prioritize a complete service history. Rust checks and an independent inspection are worthwhile.
Get the full history on a Volkswagen Jetta
Accident & damage records, liens, title brands and odometer history for the exact vehicle.
Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2019 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.