Volkswagen 2019 Jetta: Passenger Headlight Misalignment Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Jetta models with misaligned passenger side LED headlights that reduce driver visibility in low light, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlight replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Jetta vehicles with passenger side LED headlights that may be misaligned, reducing driver visibility in low light. This could increase crash risk if the headlights don't properly illuminate the road. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224489-volkswagen-2019-jetta-passenger-headlight-misalignment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224489-volkswagen-2019-jetta-passenger-headlight-misalignment-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V671000
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“Volkswagen 2019 Jetta: Passenger Headlight Misalignment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224489-volkswagen-2019-jetta-passenger-headlight-misalignment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V671000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V671000).
Why it’s dangerous
The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, causing reduced visibility for the driver when it's dark. This can lead to crashes because the headlights don't properly illuminate the road ahead.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles with LED headlights are affected. Drivers using these vehicles at night are most at risk due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has LED headlights. The recall began November 2, 2018, and affects vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a headlight replacement at a dealer.
Get Headlight Replacement
Dealers will replace the passenger side headlight free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began November 2, 2018, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the fix.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V671000 (September 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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