Model year
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 607 complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 33 complaints under JETTA SPORTWAGEN. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (175), ENGINE (90), FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (82). NHTSA lists 5 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 439 complaints
- 2001 668 complaints
- 2002 702 complaints
- 2003 456 complaints
- 2004 231 complaints
- 2005 248 complaints
- 2006 580 complaints
- 2007 201 complaints
- 2008 188 complaints
- 2009 889 complaints
- 2010 852 complaints
- 2011 607 complaints
- 2012 500 complaints
- 2013 518 complaints
- 2014 387 complaints
- 2015 194 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 160 complaints
- 2018 31 complaints
- 2019 549 complaints
- 2020 54 complaints
- 2021 69 complaints
- 2022 43 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
- 2024 46 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
19V679000 · Sep 25, 2019
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 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and…
19V615000 · Aug 22, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless…
15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
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, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock…
14V656000 · Oct 20, 2014
SUSPENSION:REAR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be…
11V490000 · Oct 3, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES,…
11V466000 · Sep 7, 2011
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…
11V196000 · Mar 29, 2011
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 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND FUSE LAYOUT WHERE THE CONVERTER BOX IS PROTECTED BY THE SAME FUSE USED BY THE SIGNAL HORN AND THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM…
Complaints
607 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 27, fire flag on 9, injury field 15, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 1 | 33 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA11003 | High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Feb 7, 2011 | Mar 27, 2015 |
| PE11023 | Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | Aug 2, 2011 | Dec 2, 2011 |
| PE15010 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mar 24, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| RQ17009 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Nov 13, 2017 | May 4, 2018 |
| EA18003 | Air Bag Clockspring Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Apr 18, 2018 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.121 | NHTSA photo |
| Sportwagen SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Jetta · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Jetta · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
| Jetta SportWagen · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 29 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $3,000 |
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