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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWC57BU0KM210232 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 26

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3VWC57BU0KM•••••• 2019 Volkswagen JETTA

This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Volkswagen JETTA build (26 vs 7).

26on this build
541on the model
81builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 11 Electrical System 7 Engine 6 Service Brakes 2

What owners of this build wrote

Wheels crash Mar 2020
Rear dirverside rotor sheered off causing wheel to lock-up and vehicle to spin-out resulting in impact with curb
Electrical System Jul 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Starter System Failure" was displayed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with ignition failure. The vehicle was not…
Engine Mar 2026
The vehicle is sluggish while driving as if trying to pick up speed as if it is not shifting into the next gear. The other day while making a hard left turn, the vehicle stalled and when picking up speed continued to stall and struggled to gain power. When looking under the hood…
Unknown Or Other Jan 2026
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Structure Nov 2025
Powered sunroof exploded while driving. Contacted Volkswagen and explained the issue to no avail. Also contacted local glass repair business that said they have replaced 3 sunroofs on the same vehicle for the same issue
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWC57BU0KM210232 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.