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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has 10 recalls, 639 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

10

Recalls

639

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Recalls

19V679000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...

19V615000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...

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...

14E007000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...

14V656000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 20...

11V196000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JETTA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTRICA...

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...

11E036000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 J...

11V466000

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 HA...

20E064000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
104
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
55
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
40
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
39
ENGINE
29
POWER TRAIN
28
AIR BAGS
20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
19

Problems by Component

Electrical178Other92Fuel System91Engine63Powertrain48Airbags25Steering23Lights20Brakes17Speed Control15Structure14Tires14Visibility13Suspension10Seat Belts7Wheels5

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 24, 2025SERVICE BRAKESABS Control Module total failure No warnings appeared prior to the total failure of the ABS Control ...
Jul 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESdriving on freeway (speed around 70mph) out of nowhere i start smelling strange burning smell then a...
Dec 29, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESThe f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs br...
Oct 1, 2024STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERBecause of recall, car was not engaged in park completely like it stated after I got out it rolled a...
Sep 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERComponent/System Failure/Malfunction: ignition switch and starter, possibly transmission Yes, availa...
Aug 19, 2024ENGINEEGR is getting stuck open / closed
Apr 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESAir bag light came on showing both driver and passenger airbags off without having any collision the...
Jan 28, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwi...
Nov 1, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERCar keeps turning off while driving and battery light comes on the dash board. Restarts and light no...
Sep 13, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVehicle’s electrical system shuts off as I am driving. This happened at night , almost caused a cra...
Jul 12, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDoor unexpectedly does not close and latch correctly. Had to hold the car door the whole time drivin...
Jul 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination, ...
Jul 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEAt various times my car will randomly stall and it's not showing any warning lights to indicate what...
Jun 27, 2023ENGINEWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T...
Jun 3, 2023AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Jettas between 2011-2014 received a recall for the clockspring issue that occurs. I just ...
Jun 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ve...
Mar 12, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe car stalls in traffic and is slow to accelerate. The service department attributes the cause fro...
Mar 11, 2023ENGINEWater pump busted while driving at 20 miles an hour
Mar 10, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEIt started singing real load and my light for my coolant started blinking red
Mar 3, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe power window never works the way it is suppose to, when I row my window down it MESSES with the ...