2019 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of its 548 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,027. Four related recalls cover rear coil springs, front wheel bearings, and TPMS software.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 25
- 5% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 6,027 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear coil springs reportedly fracture prematurely, tied to a dedicated recall for the rear axle coil springs.
- Owners describe rotors and rear brake components failing, including a case where a rear driver-side rotor sheered off and caused the wheel to lock up.
- Some owners report the ride feels harsh with every bump transmitted through the cabin, as if the suspension is not absorbing impacts.
- Wheel wells reportedly fill with packed snow or ice on the inside, throwing the wheel off balance and limiting speed to 30-40 mph until cleared.
- A rattling or grinding noise from the wheel area appears around 30-40 mph during acceleration, described by multiple owners.
- Front wheel bearings were reportedly machined incorrectly, prompting a do-not-drive recall to prevent excessive bearing stress.
When 2019 Volkswagen Jetta suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2018, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 22V815000Oct 31, 2022Suspension, Wheels & Tires296,044 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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."
Risk: 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 AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
- NHTSA 19V879000Dec 11, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Wheels
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V188000Mar 6, 2019Suspension, Wheels & Tires56,173 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 18V904000Dec 19, 2018Suspension, Wheels & Tires6,322 vehicles
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
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.
Risk: 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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2019 Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this area for the 2019 Jetta, which is 5% of its 548 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Jetta's suspension or wheels?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four related recalls: rear coil spring fracture (campaigns 19V188000 and 18V904000), a front wheel bearing do-not-drive recall (19V879000), and a TPMS software update (22V815000).
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 6,027 miles.
- Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury tied to complaints in this Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2019 Jetta.
- Is the 2019 Jetta worse than other Jetta years for suspension issues?
- With 25 complaints and a 5% share of total complaints, the 2019 Jetta sits in the middle of the range compared to other Jetta model years, which run from 0% to 11% share.