2019 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Specifications

2019 2020 2021 2022 2024

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2019 -
Price :	MSRP: $18,545-26,945
Weight :	2888 lbs \| 1309.975 kg
MPG City :	30
MPG Highway :	40
Combined MPG :	34.00
Introduced At :	2018 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.27

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1400 cc \| 85.4 cu in. \| 1.4 L.
Power :	147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1400 RPM
Bore :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum Alloy
Cylinder Head :	Cast-iron
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.11
2nd Gear :	2.12
3rd Gear :	1.36
4th Gear :	0.97
5th Gear :	0.77
6th Gear :	0.63

Production Figures

Total Volkswagen Production for 2019 :	363,322
2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V110000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V619000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. 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 number 114, 'Theft Protection.'
Consequence	Without an audible warning, the driver may be unaware that the key is left in the ignition, which can increase the risk of vehicle theft or a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90W7.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V815000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.'
Consequence	An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V604000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf Sportwagen, 2019-2020 Golf GTI, and Jetta vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch. The ignition switch may fail, especially in high temperature environments.
Consequence	Ignition switch failure can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H7.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20170905
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V679000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.
Consequence	If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20171011
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V824000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.'
Consequence	If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20180516
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V110000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles. An incorrect driver frontal airbag may have been installed during a service/repair visit.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the wrong air bag may not work correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag with the correct part, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y7.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20180702
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V188000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.
Consequence	If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20180710
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V904000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.
Consequence	If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J2/42J3.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20180806
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V671000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.'
Consequence	A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	WHEELS
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20190415
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V879000
Summary	Volkswagen 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.
Consequence	The excessive stress can cause steering, traction or other stability issues or breakage relating to the front wheels, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wheel bearing assemblies, wheels, and wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40P1. Note: The affected owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs have been made.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 185.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 70.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta had an MSRP of $18,545 - $$26,945 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 2019? A: Volkswagen produced 363,322 automobiles in 2019.

Q: What engine did the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The engine powering the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1400 cc | 85.4 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 1400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic.