CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalled and fixed. This picture is not mine but is exactly what happened.
Vehicleâs electrical system shuts off as I am driving. This happened at night , almost caused a crash.
The car stalls in traffic and is slow to accelerate. The service department attributes the cause from a problem with a contaminated fuel system. However, the car has had a series of problems with the electrical system where I was told the "radio is draining the battery". The car would be parked without the keys in the ignition and it failed to start and the cause being the radio draining the battery. The issue is both electrical and diesel engine related.
Going down the road - in town - at about 35 mph and I started to hear loud clanking while I felt as the rear of the car felt "stiff" all of a sudden. I parked the car as soon as I could to check it over. The rear passenger side coil spring just snapped as you'd break a pretzel... I have never seen a broken coil spring in any of the cars we owned over three decades. As I looked for information online, it seems that this MK6 generation of Volkswagen vehicles made in MEXICO were manufactured with springs that are PRONE TO FAILURE! Even the next generation MK7 especially vehicles manufactured between 2015-2019 had a RECALL for this exact failure - 42J5. - 56,000 vehicles including Golf hatchback
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the catalytic convertor warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the particle filter needed to be removed and reinstalled. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer who determined that the particle filter needed to be checked and reinstalled. Additionally, the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the second dealer; however, the veh
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen questions
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Exterior Lighting (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.