Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
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Most commonly reported issues
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Recent Complaints
Latest owner reports
When engaging the gas pedal, it broke off during travel, requiring a need to pull over. Gas pedal is entirely plastic and contains no metal parts.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from t...
VIN: [XXX] Previous Report: XXX.. This a report of a continuing problem with my vehicle. The engine randomly shuts down endangering both myself a...
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the veh...
Powered sunroof exploded while driving. Contacted Volkswagen and explained the issue to no avail. Also contacted local glass repair business that said...
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 lost all oil. I had it diagnos...
Miles on car 79,000 December 1, 2025 Car started to slow down while driving on bay bridge, San Francisco speed went suddenly from 55 miles an hour to...
When outside temperatures get too hot, the electronics on my car completely shut off. I turn the key and within 1 minute, the electronics shut off and...
The panoramic sunroof randomly shattered while driving. Nothing hit it, and it wasnt opened or cracked.
Initial call out for oil change and investigation of oil consumption and knocking from engine. Upon examination in person the timing cover was found t...
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Summary
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 518 complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 17 crash-related incidents have been reported.