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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems

11 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

11
Complaints
4
Crashes
Feb 2019Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2024

The power steering on my vehicle malfunctioned, never giving me a warning as stated in the owner manual with a yellow steering light. As I was coming down a hill, the red steering light came on accompanied with a loud beep, and I lost power steering, nearly causing an accident.

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NHTSA #: 11604042
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Aug 2020

I suspect that my 2019 vw jetta computer system/car was hacked/driven remotely on 12/3/2019 that caused an accident (photos attached) that LED to my car being a total loss. I sustained injuries and was taken by ambulance to the local er from the accident. This case is still involved in court proceedings as of today.

NHTSA #: 11351636
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2019

The car shut off, I lost control of the power steering and the breaks failed to stop after the computer shut the car off. Now they calm the shifter is defective and needs replaced after there computer diagnostic codes failed to detect the problem the first 2 times and a test drive would have told them their was a problem but they refused to do a test drive and relied and faulty computer input.

NHTSA #: 11183080
highSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V604000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

NHTSA #: 11554289
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2024

The steering lock has miraculously failed and several other individuals have made this complaint. VW advised this is a known issue but has not issued a recall to have this fixed. Instead, we are forced to pay thousands to fix their mistake when it came to manufacturing

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NHTSA #: 11584364
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Apr 2023

The vehicle steering has been off and alignment when driving. My gas gauge has been off constantly, since I've owned the vehicle. I documented this many times and reported this to the dealership under warranty and Volkswagen care.

NHTSA #: 11518599
mediumSTEERING,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jun 2022

On Jun 4, while driving on southwards on HW17 the steering became unresponsive. Eventually, the car, with four passengers, hit the curb. The vehicle is yet to be inspected by dealership, VW representative or repair shop person.

NHTSA #: 11467553
mediumSTEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Aug 2020

I just purchased a 2019 jetta r line and since day one I have a grinding noise coming from the transfer case or the transmission. It's always there at around 50km/per hour for about 2 sec. Like many others said it doesn't feel right for me.

NHTSA #: 11351944
lowSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2025

On the dashboard there’s an message saying “Error: Steering Lock” and it won’t let me turn on the car.

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NHTSA #: 11702829
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2025

Car won't start due to steering lock issue

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NHTSA #: 11651265
lowSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

I was out today at a store and my epc light came on. I couldn't start my car

NHTSA #: 11322327

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