Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Jetta vehicles with rear coil springs that may fracture, risking loss of vehicle control and crash. Owners must have springs replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles with rear coil springs that can fracture while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Volkswagen for free spring replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224490-volkswagen-jetta-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224490-volkswagen-jetta-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V904000
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“Volkswagen Jetta 2019 Suspension Recall: Fractured Coil Springs Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224490-volkswagen-jetta-2019-suspension-recall-fractured-coil-springs-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V904000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V904000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a rear coil spring fractures during driving, it can damage a rear tire. This may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with potentially fractured rear coil springs face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has rear coil springs that may have fractured. The recall covers 2019 Jetta vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule free rear axle coil spring replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 43 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V904000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.