2019 Volkswagen Jetta forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Initial call out for oil change and investigation of oil consumption and knocking from engine. Upon examination in person the timing cover was found to be heavily leaking and had pools of oil around the valleys that surround it. further examination if taking the cover off revealed metal shavings…”
filed Oct 14, 2025
“While traveling on [XXX] in Van Buren, Arkansas, I was involved in a hit-and-run accident. The impact caused significant front-end damage and resulted in physical injuries. The vehicle’s dashboard/electrical system indicated AIRBAG:ERROR, and the police report reflects that airbag deployed yet we…”
filed Apr 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
V4521012062957_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 25, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 Jetta | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 Jetta | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 Jetta | 9 | 22% |
| 2021 Jetta | 8 | 12% |
| 2020 Jetta | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Jetta | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.