2019 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 154about this part
- Share
- 28%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 154 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 28% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The problem is with my 2019 manual transmission gli. Even when the clutch is engaged, (foot on the clutch) and the car is coming to a halt, the car stops/stalls. This issue occurs randomly, but once it starts, it keeps happening, until randomly the issue stops showing up. Because of the apparent randomness of when the issue shows up, I have not been able to convince the service folks.”
NHTSA complaint #11254875, filed 2019-09, 12,000 miles“I just purchased a 2019 Jetta r line and since day one I have a grinding noise coming from the transfer case or the transmission. It's always there at around 50km/per hour for about 2 sec. Like many others said it doesn't feel right for me. I hope vw will take action and do something about it. On top of that I lost all my radio presets and the screen has started to freeze. I also notice a knocking sound in the rear suspension over normal bumps.”
NHTSA complaint #11193574, filed 2019-04, 100 miles“The infotainment system displays a message saying 'operating outside of normal operating temperature' when the heater is running, and shuts off disabling any functionality. Including back up camera, which has personally caused me to back into a pole as I was mid reversal when it shut off. It happens when moving or stationary. Have been unable to capture images, however it has happened multiple times. Have been to the dealer and they are unable to find the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11196486, filed 2019-04, 12,000 miles“Loud grinding noises from the torque converter and a loss of power when accelerating from a stop to 35 MPH. At higher than 50 MPH I can feel something rattling/vibrating in the pedal and steering wheel. Took it to the dealer twice and they won't even pop the hood before telling me it's normal. Also it will not stay in eco mode. I believe an electrical issue causes it to switch out of eco mode but the button still says it's in eco mode. The display however says it's in drive mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11306206, filed 2020-01, 300 miles“Ive had the car about two or three weeks. The key struggles to turn when in the ignition, even when I have my foot on the brake. Sometimes it turns on just fine and sometimes the key absolutely refuses to turn when in the ignition switch. Its as if im putting the wrong key in there but I only have one vw so this is for sure the right key. The car squeaks extremely loud. Its a really loud screeching sound and it only happens when I reverse. Both things only happen every one out of 10 times or so.”
NHTSA complaint #11278915, filed 2019-11, 24,500 milesRelated recalls
- 23V619000Sep 6, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2019
- 23V604000Aug 30, 2023Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2019–2020, GTI 2019–2020, Golf 2019 +2 more
- 18V824000Nov 26, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2019, Tiguan 2018–2019, Atlas 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11036886Aug 14, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a…
- 11027254Dec 8, 2025Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
- 11026188Nov 18, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11012470Dec 6, 2024Internal Moisture Accumulation
- 11012469Dec 2, 2024When using hands-free call and Apple Car-Play an echo may be heard by call recipent
- 11011379Nov 22, 2024This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the keyless start system. 00B7 - Interface for Access/Start: U101300…
- 11008845Sep 16, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 50% |
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 7 | 15% |
| 2023 | 9 | 21% |
| 2022 | 10 | 23% |
| 2021 | 13 | 19% |
| 2020 | 17 | 31% |
| 2019 | 154 | 28% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 49 | 25% |
| 2014 | 94 | 24% |
| 2013 | 148 | 29% |
| 2012 | 138 | 28% |
| 2011 | 186 | 31% |
| 2010 | 233 | 27% |
| 2009 | 107 | 12% |
| 2008 | 42 | 22% |
| 2007 | 45 | 22% |
| 2006 | 112 | 19% |
| 2005 | 48 | 19% |
| 2004 | 36 | 16% |
| 2003 | 97 | 21% |
| 2002 | 148 | 21% |
| 2001 | 117 | 18% |
| 2000 | 60 | 14% |
| 1999 | 44 | 13% |
| 1998 | 41 | 21% |
| 1997 | 17 | 31% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
| 1995 | 45 | 20% |
| 1994 | 24 | 21% |
| 1993 | 2 | 12% |
| 1992 | 6 | 20% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
162 complaintsEngine
147 complaintsOther or unknown
95 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology