Volkswagen Jetta VII (2019–2021)
Volkswagen Jetta VII (2019–2021) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Volkswagen Jetta — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | 1996–2000 | — |
| V | 2001–2010 | — |
| Generation 3 | 2011–2018 | — |
| VII | 2019–2021 | — |
| Generation 5 | 2022–2024 | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Jetta
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1992–2020 | 32 models | 215 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2013 | 10 models | 127 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1982–2018 | 15 models | 61 |
| Volkswagen 2.8L 6-cylinder | 1994–2004 | 8 models | 26 |
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About this generation
The Volkswagen Jetta (A7) is a compact car, the seventh generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Jetta (A6). The 2018 Jetta debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on 14 January 2018, after Volkswagen released an exterior design sketch in December 2017. The Jetta is based on Volkswagen's MQB platform, which underpins other Volkswagen vehicles including the Volkswagen Golf and the Volkswagen Atlas. The A7 Jetta marked the discontinuation of the nameplate in the European market and right-hand-drive markets.
What changed in the facelift
The first facelift for the Jetta was revealed in Chicago in August 2021 for the 2022 model year. Bearing an updated look and design, the new C-segment sedan also gains added kit and a new engine. The 1.5 liter turbo four-cylinder replaces the long-serving 1.4 TSI. The facelifted model simultaneously arrived to the Mexican market a day later. All trim levels receive a higher level of standard equipment, and a new Sport trim replaces the previous R Line model, while the SEL Premium trim is discontinued, leaving the SEL as the top trim level of the standard Jetta lineup.
The GLI lineup is simplified into a single "base" model, and includes all of the standard equipment from the previous top-tier Autobahn trim, along with a lower price. For the standard Jetta lineup, the base S model retains its six-speed manual transmission, which is also available on the new Sport trim. The GLI also retains its standard six-speed manual transmission. The second facelift for the Jetta was revealed on 25 June 2024 for the 2025 model year.
Changes include an updated front fascia design with a new grille and new headlights, there is the option of a full-width light bar on the grille for the Sport trim and above, the rear receives a new full-width light bar, new exterior colors, and new alloy wheel designs. Inside, the interior features a "new three-line" dashboard design, an 8-inch touchscreen head unit is standard on all models, the inclusion of touch capacitive controls for the HVAC system replaced the conventional dials, and new interior colors.
Other changes are the inclusion of the Volkswagen's IQ.Drive safety suite standard on all models and the manual transmission option is no longer available on the regular Jetta (except on the GLI model).
Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen Jetta (A7), CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,195 | $13,995 | 85% | 78,323 mi |
| 2020 | 655 | $14,995 | 91% | 71,465 mi |
| 2021 | 758 | $16,454 | 100% | 55,958 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 541 | Power Train, Electrical System, Engine |
| 2020 | 6 | 51 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2021 | 4 | 132 | Service Brakes, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $11,400 · 102,553 mi · Mount Pocono, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $14,999 · 35,376 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,349 · 82,964 mi · New Holland, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,736 · 90,841 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $13,895 · 73,005 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $19,998 · 35,916 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / R-Line — $20,000 · 54,120 mi · Dillsburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,575 · 74,330 mi · Harrisburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $12,990 · 99,862 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $15,890 · 52,837 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $12,295 · 102,413 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $14,293 · 107,319 mi · Taylor, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $12,434 · 99,398 mi · Hanover, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $9,999 · 118,187 mi · Bristol, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $16,878 · 77,671 mi · Feasterville Trevose, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn) — $21,477 · 48,077 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $17,998 · 31,459 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S — $9,775 · 149,286 mi · Ephrata, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $15,687 · 71,769 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,932 · 23,319 mi · Malvern, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $10,995 · 120,755 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,144 · 80,812 mi · Moon Township, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $19,169 · 51,958 mi · Colmar, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line — $16,573 · 51,034 mi · Mars, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,995 · 75,183 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $22,137 · 26,042 mi · East Petersburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,990 · 93,123 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $12,995 · 78,742 mi · Carlisle, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium — $19,220 · 55,171 mi · York, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $19,000 · 40,716 mi · Hanover, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $13,618 · 84,588 mi · Ardmore, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,092 · 97,782 mi · Downingtown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S — $16,886 · 52,441 mi · Media, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $19,997 · 44,450 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $17,500 · 45,257 mi · Reading, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,399 · 58,778 mi · Doylestown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $9,999 · 111,725 mi · Cornwells Heights, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $19,276 · 23,835 mi · Easton, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,585 · 74,660 mi · Lansdale, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S — $10,995 · 134,708 mi · Sayre, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $13,999 · 93,801 mi · COVINGTON TWP, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line — $16,500 · 83,885 mi · Hanover, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $17,231 · 41,952 mi · York, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $15,389 · 108,096 mi · York, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $17,379 · 44,326 mi · West Chester, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $11,995 · 96,227 mi · Huntingdon Valley, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $20,040 · 53,490 mi · Lebanon, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,566 · 89,499 mi · Bethlehem, PA