Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has 1 recall, 638 complaints.
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Recalls
638
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control ... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | driving on freeway (speed around 70mph) out of nowhere i start smelling strange burning smell then a... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs br... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Because of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled a... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Component/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, availa... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ENGINE | EGR is getting stuck open / closed |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | Air bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision the... |
| Jan 28, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwi... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car keeps turning off while driving and battery light comes on the dash board. Restarts and light no... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle’s electrical system shuts off as I am driving. This happened at night , almost caused a cra... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Door unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time drivin... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination, ... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | At various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Volkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just ... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Mar 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car stalls in traffic and is slow to accelerate. The service department attributes the cause fro... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | ENGINE | Water pump busted while driving at 20 miles an hour |
| Mar 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | It started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red |
| Mar 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the ... |