2019 Volkswagen Jetta: windshield wiper failure

Filed May 5, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · NY

As reported by many other drivers on this website and all over the internet that 2019 having ignition switch problem in 2019 Volkswagen jettas. I started having the same problem aswell. This has happened several time already and now I am scared to drive this car on the highways. It is clearly mentioned that 2019 and 2020 ignition systems are faulty than why vw is not helping people who have those year cars. This is the big safety concern and I believe it should not be overlooked. I tried searching with my plates and vin but it’s says 0 recalls. Every thing shuts off inside (ac, infotainment screen, all the dash lights, wiper blades, speedometer, rpm meter, everything) I hope the federal safety agency will take this problem seriously as not hundreds but thousands of vehicles are affected with this problem so far. Thank you

Filed Oct 30, 2024 · Visibility · WY

I'm noticing that the driver side wiper blade is not locked in the arm. It's not getting lost, but I have to reinstall the blade when I clear the snow off the vehicle. No inspection because I don't have a reliable shop that can get it looked at in a timely manner. They want it left over night, but I live over an hour away and I don't have other travel options.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

As I was driving the vehicle the car just randomly shut off. It turned off the air conditioning and wiper blades as it was raining. It said to check starter system or ignition system or something like that. I recently had the software update recall done at the dealer also had a new battery installed by the dealer between two days. Also said something about checking the key battery. It has happened on two separate occasions this week alone.

Filed Dec 7, 2022 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the windshield wipers independently activated without any waring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer stated that no failure was found; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

I was driving on a active snowing highway at 7pm when an alert appeared on the dashboard to “check starter system” and “pull vehicle over…”. During this time im on the highway going about 6mph and everything electrical turned off including my headlights and windshield wipers turned off. I was able to activate my hazards and pull off the highway but due to the snow and everything electrical cutting off my windows fogged up and almost caused me to crash into a semi-truck. I have googled this issue and it seems to be very common for this specific vehicle.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Electrical · CA

What I'm most concerned about is I'm unable to open my doors from the inside sometimes, it doesn't happen often but when it does it's frustrating and unsettling. If I position my air vent towards the door latch and blast my air conditioning it will open after a few minutes. My local dealer has tried to repair this problem but has been unsuccessful, as of 42 days ago, I have tried to get an appointment with a loaner at multiple dealers and have also been unsuccessful. Aside from this issue, my car has also had problems with it's windshield wipers going off by themselves and with the windows seemingly getting stuck on something going up or down and will either not close or open during worse episodes.

Filed Dec 27, 2019 · Visibility · 7,500 miles · MA

Wiper blades randomly start going. Wiper arm is in off position, it is not raining. Scares me when driving.

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 1,000 miles · MD

The wipers screech when operating headlights are not aligned properly wrong gear is displayed on the instrument cluster sometimes slight metal grinding noise when the clutch is depressed (can only he heard from the outside). Engine has soft hissing noise and shakes a little when the running cold (can be only heard from outside) . The dealership has failed to acknowledge this. Car shakes when reversing with gas.

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Transmission, Visibility · 60 miles · PA

All issues written here have been happening since day of purchase, as of june 2018. Vw currently denies issues and claims reports are of normal operation of vehicle. I love this car I just want vw to provide a fix. Vehicle has a continuous grinding noise coming from behind engine area when vehicle is in motion accelerating from 27- 30mph after that it subsides. Sounds of grinding depends what drive mode your are in. Eco has the loudest noise. Many other reports suspect transmission problems. Vehicle while stationary has a strange noise coming from the front left engine area that sounds like a rotation humming grind noise, usually occurs after vehicle was in motion and then stopping at a red light. Vehicle while in motion blind spot monitor on driver side mirror lights up during bad weather even when no vehicle is present in blind spot. Also, can happen when there is no bad weather. Vehicle while in reverse during rain if equiped with drive assist will automatically break stop for you while no vehicle is present. Winsheild wiper blades leave streaking marks into windshield that doesnt go away. Paint also easily chips when pebbles from highways hits the hood of the car. I have taken the vehicle to vw north hills 1cochran pittsburgh pa they stated they do not know about the grinding noise, and it was most likely the turbo charge engine. They also investigated the blind spot monitor stating sensor is dirty just needs cleaned. That's also false becuase after vw north hills 1cochran cleaned it on a clear sunny day as I left the dealership the blind spot monitor came on intermittently. This vehicle at time of report has 23000 miles on it has it drives a lot of highway. Risk of vehicle accident while accelerating usually between 30-80mph with known issues are high. Please investigate.

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · TX

My 2019 jetta sel officially jointed the transmission leak and torque converter noise club. Dropped it off at the dealer for oil change with 22000 miles on it. Got called that the transmission has a leak and the dealer recommends not to drive it. Bonus, parts are not ready for a week and they are all out of loaners. I was going to schedule an appointment for the famous 8 speed transmission "groan", but now this happened. One thing at a time, vw regional rep is going to call me tomorrow after calling 1 800 "fu" vw and "try" to get me a loaner. I just wanted this documented. Vw better take care of this or they didn't learn from diesel gate and we will all see them in court again. Fyi.. I still have a windshield wiper clicking noise coming from the wiper arm hitting the a pillar of the car when on high. Vw problems.. That's what I get for falling for that long warranty.

Filed Mar 10, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 100 miles · TN

Factory wipers result in streaking, replaced at less than 5k miles. Problem alleviated. Typical metallic grinding at low speeds, as described by other reports. Passenger LED headlight ring excessively dim. Multiple sources report open recall for this, however, no sources including dealer agree my vehicle is included. Several people have pointed out my faulty headlight ring. Review of photos containing vehicle indicate headlight issue was not present at purchase. Can not confirm.

Filed Dec 22, 2018 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · TX

Windshield wipers on medium and high settings, hits a pillar and make a loud tapping metallic every wipe. It's a poor quality sound that gets worse at highway speeds because of added wind stress to wipers. My 2005 beater nissan sentra wipers operating sounds like a lexus compared to this 2019 jetta sel. Told dealer, they tested and confirmed it's a problem. Repaired car with a "wiper arm adjustment". I pick up car and of coarse, wipers still make the stupid noise. I will take back next oil change and push harder. It ruins this cars refinement when its raining, it's so annoying and very noticable.