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2019 Volkswagen Jetta lighting problems

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has 26 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

26

Lighting complaints

3%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Related recalls

18V671000LightingSeptember 26, 2018 · 28 units

Defect

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.

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta lighting — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 18V671000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.