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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel system Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
5%of 552 total for the year
Median mileage
7,775miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of the 552 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,775 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I currently drive a 2019 vw Jetta gli 6mt. Much like other concerns reported, my vehicle has engine cutting, massive engine power loss during the summer resulting in the vehicle almost stalling, and rough idle. I completed the mandatory recall back in december per vw's recommendation that was supposed to fix exactly the concerns I have. They do not. Volkswagen admits that my vehicle has what is referred to as engine timing retardation. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329100, filed 2020-06, 7,200 miles

“I own a 2019 manual Jetta gli 35 anniversary. While slowing down to a stop light, stop sign etc.. The engine shuts off at slow speeds. Car is not equipped with start/stop feature due to haviing a manual transmission. I have to start car back up before taking back off from light. Major risk of me getting rear ended at a stop light and or stop sign. Apparently Volkswagen cannot figure out issue. Have seen 100's of people with brand new vw's having this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11252149, filed 2019-08, 400 miles

“2019 vw Jetta gti autobahn manual transmission stalls or loses engine power randomly. For me, it has happened several times in 5th or 6th gear when taking my foot off of the gas and coasting, the car will choke and feels as though fuel is cutoff and the engine cannot generate power. This is temporary, and shifting again and giving a little gas eventually things go back to normal. However, I'm concerned something is malfunctioning and more importantly at highway speeds this could be dangerous as it's sudden and expected.”

NHTSA complaint #11277744, filed 2019-11, 1,000 miles

“I have a 2019 vw Jetta gli bought new from vw dealer. When you first start the car in the morning or after its been sitting, basically cold, it idles very rough. The whole car vibrates and shakes. After the car warms up this goes away. The ride of the car feels like there is no suspension. You feel every bump in the road. I have never gotten motion sick from a vehicle while driving. This car gives me motion sickness every time I drive it. I have had others drive the car and report the say thing. I have had passengers in the car and they can't believe how hard the ride is. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329999, filed 2020-06, 4,900 miles

“2019 Jetta low oil warning: my 2019 Jetta first showed low oil waringing before the 10k mile service...at about 8k miles. Lindsay vw of dulles told me that was normal as the cars were sometimes shipped with less than full oil levels and they completed the oil change and sent me on my way. Ok. Now I have about 18k miles on the car and the car is once again showing the low oil level warning. Check oil level and put in about a quart in. Soonest service appointment I could get shceduled is 33 days away... We'll see if I have to put more oil in before the dealership see the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11244100, filed 2019-08, 8,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025413%
202449%
202337%
202237%
20211115%
202059%
2019295%
2018928%
20174226%
20163522%
20152010%
20144211%
2013438%
20128016%
201116627%
201030336%
200930735%
2008105%
200784%
2006234%
2005218%
20043716%
2003174%
2002223%
2001284%
2000225%
1999134%
1998105%
199747%
1995115%
199476%
199227%
199113%
199029%
1989414%
198815%
1987211%
1986536%

Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Transmission and drivetrain
163 complaints
Electrical system
154 complaints
Engine
147 complaints
Other or unknown
95 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Exterior lighting
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Forward 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 31, 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