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 | 224 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2006–2013 | 10 models | 130 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1982–2018 | 15 models | 62 |
| Volkswagen 2.8L 6-cylinder | 1994–2004 | 8 models | 27 |
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 | 536 | Power Train, Electrical System, Engine |
| 2020 | 6 | 51 | Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine |
| 2021 | 4 | 130 | Service Brakes, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn) — $21,900 · 41,535 mi · Bartonsville, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $19,688 · 30,249 mi · Conshohocken, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,500 · 64,960 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $11,995 · 64,100 mi · Media, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn) — $18,978 · 43,011 mi · Springfield, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $11,495 · 114,652 mi · Lebanon, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $14,491 · 97,629 mi · Bristol, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $9,500 · 83,106 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $11,995 · 85,350 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,000 · 29,000 mi · Mount Pleasant, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $12,995 · 110,421 mi · Prospect Park, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,480 · 95 mi · Mechanicsburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,500 · 77,639 mi · Malvern, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $19,998 · 12,750 mi · Easton, Pennsylvania
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $14,995 · 75,183 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, R-Line — $13,936 · 91,978 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $13,990 · 71,416 mi · Norristown, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $19,995 · 34,341 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, Autobahn) — $12,498 · 126,213 mi · Lansdale, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $19,489 · 14 mi · Langhorne, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $8,500 · 47,000 mi · Mt Pleasant, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $13,895 · 73,005 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $21,395 · 68,281 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $16,998 · 36,581 mi · Allentown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $18,998 · 24,653 mi · Lancaster, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $18,997 · 48,518 mi · Downingtown, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (S, 35th Anniversary Ed., Autobahn) — $15,900 · 89,709 mi · Levittown, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $15,997 · 84,454 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,930 · 38,538 mi · Easton, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $14,900 · 104,357 mi · Waynesboro, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $13,900 · 90,275 mi · Strasburg, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $15,490 · 77,469 mi · York, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,995 · 114,554 mi · Monroeville, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,414 · 69,925 mi · Reading, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $9,400 · 151,277 mi · York, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $6,700 · 85,000 mi · Mt Pleasant, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $16,384 · 49,445 mi · York, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / R-Line — $15,215 · 91,160 mi · Pottsville, PA
- 2021 Volkswagen Jetta S / SE / R-Line — $17,000 · 63,526 mi · Leesport, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $18,700 · 17,000 mi · Mt Pleasant, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S — $16,791 · 59,529 mi · Devon, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL — $14,893 · 83,205 mi · Wexford, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S — $17,740 · 36,613 mi · Dillsburg, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $16,000 · 39,149 mi · Altoona, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $12,490 · 103,539 mi · New Cumberland, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $15,962 · 67,931 mi · Jonestown, PA
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $19,695 · 83,565 mi · Pittsburg, PA
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta S, SE, R-Line — $17,490 · 66,500 mi · Downingtown, PA