# Volkswagen Jetta tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 9 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (4) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 9 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Volkswagen Jetta (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (4). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Volkswagen Jetta tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 3 | 164 | 2% | | 2017 | 1 | 160 | 1% | | 2019 | 4 | 552 | 1% | | 2024 | 1 | 46 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Volkswagen Jetta recalls related to the tire pressure light **[22V815000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V815000)** (2019-2020 models, reported 2022-10-31): An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Volkswagen Jetta owners report - "The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the sensor was reset; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000." -- owner of a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, complaint filed 2023 - "Additionally, the TPMS warning light would remain illuminated even though the tire air pressure levels were at the correct air pressure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000." -- owner of a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, complaint filed 2021 - "UNKNOWN; once the car started, it would not accelerate, the EPC and Engine warning lights came on; car still starts up The Tire Pressure sensor light has been going off/on, regardless of the tire pressure being correctly set" -- owner of a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, complaint filed 2023 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Volkswagen Jetta tire pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (22V815000) covering 2019-2020 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Volkswagen Jetta years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2019 Jetta model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 4 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Volkswagen Jetta with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Volkswagen Jetta has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Volkswagen Jetta warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/volkswagen-jetta): 10 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-jetta): 35 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/volkswagen-jetta): 14 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/volkswagen-jetta): 110 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/volkswagen-jetta): 22 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/volkswagen-jetta): 14 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/volkswagen-jetta): 13 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints ## Volkswagen Jetta - [Volkswagen Jetta specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-jetta) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/volkswagen-jetta Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.