2011 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 11V466000Sep 7, 201130,294 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 jetta sedan vehicles manufactured from march 18, 2010, through august 22, 2011. Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.

  Risk: If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 17, 2024ILElectrical SystemEngineSuspension

   Car was being driven and coils snapped caused, tire to pop damaging front end. Car was being driven and randomly shut off in middle of road. Driving vehicle shifting into gear lags, check engine light is on, had reader and said that valve 2 has low pressure. As a result clanking and loose noise sounds are heard when driven from drivers side.

   NHTSA complaint #11594711 · source
2. Filed May 8, 2024CAEngine

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine stalls intermittently while driving as listed in a recall for 2011 VW Jettas. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was at risk of an accident when the car stalls while driving on the road and on the highway. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the Ontario Volkswagen dealership has been…

   NHTSA complaint #11587738 · source
3. Filed Jan 31, 2024TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it

   NHTSA complaint #11569118 · source
4. Filed Jul 4, 2023TNElectrical SystemEngine

   At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what's wrong or when it will happen.

   NHTSA complaint #11530329 · source
5. Filed Jan 5, 202360,000 miTXBody & StructureEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the splash guard detached from the vehicle and damaged the radiator. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11500322 · source
6. Filed Nov 13, 2022KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This engine or transmission is acting odd it boggs down for no reason and I know for a fact there should be a recall from the wiring harness back in 2011. I accidentally clicked it was fixed when I pushed the wrong button and it wouldnt let me undue it. Stalls white smoke out the tail pipes in gusts. Foul smell in vents

   NHTSA complaint #11493328 · source
7. Filed Feb 1, 2022KYDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Unknown , The vehicle is a slap shift and I can't put it in sport mode as well when driving I've been in just regular automatic it will shift slow but hard when it's in slap shift it it shifts Hard and when it is in sport mode it will shift fast and hard it's like a jerk it has a very rough idol and sometimes the windshield wiper's will work sometimes they won't and my cruise control does not work and I put my code reader on it and it says $7E8 and $7E9 along with not being…

   NHTSA complaint #11449759 · source
8. Filed Nov 21, 2021CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car randomly stalls while driving and shuts off without warning in the middle of the road. Immediately is able to turn back on without issues. Took to mechanic and they couldn't find any issues and said the car had zero error codes. This has happened multiple times while driving low speeds, usually when driving stop and go with street lights

   NHTSA complaint #11441173 · source
9. Filed Jun 1, 2021CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My car would randomly stall while driving, happens both when braking and not braking. When it stalls steering wheel locks up, cannot press gas pedal, and brakes stop working almost. This is incredibly dangerous because while on a road at 50mph+ and my car suddenly stops it can cause a serious accident. The dealer has been able to reproduce it multiple times, and has said it is a common problem. The only warning light that switched on was the battery light after it had…

   NHTSA complaint #11419266 · source
10. Filed May 25, 2021WIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    This Jetta Sportwagen TDI is one of the "diesel gate" vehicles that was supposedly fixed. However, post fix, the vehicle has been at the dealership for repairs more than it has been on the road for various emissions related issues revolving around the exhaust gas recirculation system and diesel particulate filter. Vehicle is washed regularly, including scrubbing of the chaise pipe ends with heavy duty soot cleaning solution. vehicle takes less than a week to collect enough…

    NHTSA complaint #11418503 · source
11. Filed Apr 12, 2021OHEngine

    Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the engine failed to turn over after multiple attempts to start the vehicle, without warning. The contact then called eastside volkswagen (28400 chardon rd, willoughby hills, oh 44092) where he was informed that he had to pay for a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint #11407576 · source
12. Filed Nov 30, 202060,000 miSCEngine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while stopped at a stop sign. The contact moved the vehicle onto the road shoulder and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The contact had previously taken the vehicle to steve white volkswagen (100 duvall drive greenville, south carolina, 29607, [phone removed]) to be diagnosed. The failure codes retrieved indicated failures with the camshaft…

    NHTSA complaint #11377159 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology