2019 Volkswagen Jetta: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Feb 19, 2026 · Acceleration, Transmission · 141,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost automotive power intermittently, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The hill start assist is dangerous. Unlike most hill start assists, the one in this car doesn’t let go when you release the clutch, it waits about 2-3 seconds every time. I’ve had several incidents with this but just recently I was starting on a not very steep hill and forgot about the fact I have to compensate for this system, and tried to start normally and stalled. Thankfully the person behind me was my friend and was paying attention, but people don’t usually expect a car to sit there not moving once the brake lights go off, and then shudder to a stop because it has just stalled, and is possible for rear end collisions, as well as other more dangerous ones to happen depending on the situation. The system is working as designed; I’ve heard many complaints from other people that theirs does the same thing. It is dangerous as it doesn’t let you move for 2-3 seconds even if you really need to in an emergency situation.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Transmission · 590 miles · FL

2019 jetta se purchase date 9/28/19, loud rattle/vibration/ shudder undercar drivers side, always there on light load acceleration 1600-1800 RPM. Car shudders under load 30-40 MPH, acceleration diminished to limp approx 5 seconds, engine keeps running, no stall but feels as though it is ready to stall. Inquired with dealer service department, has never heard of these concerns. Car feels unsafe with potential to stall on acceleration, driveline has loud rumble and shudder, worsening daily, todays mileage 590. Conditions are when running and under light load and highway merging acceleration. Car does not merge well due to reduced power that feels proportional and due to under car shudder.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Engine · 177 miles · CA

Brand new 11 days old 2019 jetta gli manual engine shut down three times while in traffic. Car was in neutral, started to shudder and shut down and had to restart. This happen while driving and the car was placed in neutral descending down a hill in heavy traffic. This also happen at a stop light and stop sign. All three incidents happen in the same day. Very concerned with my families safety. I did some research and this seems to be a known issue with vw.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Engine · 1,000 miles · TX

While in neutral, the engine shuddered a little and then cut off. This has happened multiple times. Most recently I was stuck in the middle of an intersection while I had to restart my car.