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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VWC57BU3KM270361 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 21

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3VWC57BU3KM•••••• 2019 Volkswagen JETTA

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2019 Volkswagen JETTA build (21 vs 7).

21on this build
537on the model
81builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Engine 6 Power Train 5 Electrical System 5 Structure 2

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Electrical System May 2026
When the outside temperature is hot the car starts and within a minute or two gives a ‘start system faulty’ warning and the dash and all electronics shut off. The engine continues to run for a period before also shutting down. This happened a number of time and seems to be a…
Visibility/wiper Aug 2025
Crack started in lower right of windshield out of nowhere and spread across most of windshield
Engine Jul 2025
Faulty started. Per your website, Volkswagen issued a recall for certain 2019 and 2020 Jetta models with traditional ignition keys(not push-button start) due to a faulty ignition switch that can cause the electrical system to shut down and the engine to stall, increasing crash…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2024
My starter and gear shift have been malfunctioning, the starter barely turns over and the gearshift sends out a warning to only exit the vehicle in ‘P’ position…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2024
-It is not pumping gas correctly, it started out as while I pump gas it will stop frequently. I brought it to the mechanic and they replaced the evap system canister & now (while pumping) it stops even more frequently than before. Now I can only pump about 3/4 full & when I get…
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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 3VWC57BU3KM270361 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.