repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-078 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
2Air bags
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Jetta Sportwagen year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta Sportwagen median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen safety ratings
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, and the recalls they led to.
- Clockspring failureNo recall
In owners' words
What Jetta Sportwagen owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
At first we had to replace the intake manifold and then a month later we had to replace the catalytic converter and now it’s in the shop having the DLF filter, fuel pump, & fuel lines. All dealing with the diesel exhaust and fuel distribution. It’s leaking diesel fuel with strong odor of diesel to…
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