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2011 Volkswagen Jetta

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Unknown or other

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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 Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 113 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

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 entry.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 679,027 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V615000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 415,825 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V483000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 442,066 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V656000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage.

0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and RPM conditions.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 168,275 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V490000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation. These exhaust tips may extend beyond the original length of the factory-installed exhaust pipes.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 30,294 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V466000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Should this happen while the vehicle is being driven, the engine could stall, or the headlights or wipers could turn off unexpectedly, potentially leading to a crash without warning.

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 system. Should that fuse be blown, the converter box will be disconnected from the power supply which, in turn, will shut off applications such as the engine management system, lighting system, and wipers.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 71,043 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V196000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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