Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has 6 recalls, 110 complaints.
6
Recalls
110
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
18V148000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and...
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sed...
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
11V490000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 201...
19V862000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, though...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The High-pressure Fuel pump failed during a routine drive at approximately 1500 RPMs. This caused an... |
| Nov 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Fuse F16 (30A) in the engine fuse plate, melted instead of breaking - causing half of the cars light... |
| May 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Electrical Short caused catastrophic fire in engine compartment, suspected issue is a water leak due... |
| Jan 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The wire from the alternator to the underhood fuse block is not thick enough to handle the current f... |
| Dec 23, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving on interstate at 70 mph with cruise control on when car suddenly slowed and warning lights b... |
| Aug 19, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LOST ALL LIGHTS, F16 AND F17 FUSES AND THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX WAS MELTED. FUSES WERE ARCING AND SHORTIN... |
| Jun 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS RIDING AS THE PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE. MY FOOT WAS BURNT BY AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT WAS D... |
| May 23, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2011 GOLF TDI 2DOOR. STARTED THROWING AND ERROR CODE OF P2BA6. TOOK IT FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THEY STAT... |
| Jun 3, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL MY CAR HAS HAD A WEIRD SHUTTERING IN ANY GEAR WHEN COASTING AT A REGULAR SPEED. I TOOK... |
| Aug 27, 2018 | AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WITHIN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE ... |
| Mar 6, 2018 | AIR BAGS | I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. |
| Nov 21, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL YEAR MAKE AND MODEL RECALLED, BUT VIN DOESN'T MATCH. SUSPECT CLERICAL ERROR WITH VIN P... |
| Aug 25, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | LIGHTING CHECK ENGINE . I COULDN'T PASS INSPECTION ON MY VW DUE TO: CODE P0106. MANIFOLD ABSOL... |
| Jul 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE U... |
| Jan 20, 2017 | AIR BAGS | MY CAR HAS BEEN LISTED AS HAVING DEFECTED AIRBAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE GOLF TDI, WHICH I HAVE, I... |
| Jan 11, 2017 | ENGINE | INTERCOOLER EXPERIENCED CONDENSATION CAUSING THE ENGINE TO "HYDROLOCK" RESULTING IN DESTRUCTION OF T... |
| Oct 26, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL NOTICE WENT OUT FEBRUARY 9, 2016. STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE AND MANUFACTURE... |
| Oct 24, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTIC... |
| Oct 21, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR... |
| Sep 17, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE IN MOTION AND UNDER POWER, CAR SUDDENLY LOSES DRIVE; ACTS AS IF SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. SOMETIM... |