Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has 63 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
63
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | ENGINE | EGR is getting stuck open / closed |
| Jan 28, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwi... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | ENGINE | Water pump busted while driving at 20 miles an hour |
| Dec 5, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately ... |
| Apr 11, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED T... |
| Oct 18, 2020 | ENGINE | WHEN I USED THE HORN MY ENGINE DIED AND CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT... |
| Apr 22, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DRIVING THIS VW JETTA TDI 2011 ON THE 605 FREEWAY SOUTH IN LONG BEACH WHEN THE YELLOW GLOW PLUG LIGH... |
| Aug 4, 2019 | ENGINE | KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF |
| Aug 4, 2019 | ENGINE | UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION TO TURN OFF CAR ; CAR IN "PARK" |
| Jun 4, 2019 | ENGINE | IT ALL STARTED WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. APPARENTLY THE CAR JUMPED TIMING AND THE CRANKSHAFT WENT B... |
| Sep 12, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ... |
| Aug 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATE... |
| Jul 8, 2018 | ENGINE | KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. |
| May 1, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the... |
| Jul 5, 2017 | ENGINE | WHEN DRIVING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF 4 OR 5 TIMES THEN IS PERFECTLY FINE TH... |
| Jun 25, 2017 | ENGINE | ENGINE/CAR AT LOW SPEEDS BEGINS SHAKING AND REVS LIGHTS FLICKER CAR WILL EVEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WA... |
| Dec 12, 2016 | ENGINE | CAR SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER TO ACCELERATE. EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE FLASH - SAME AS LAST TIME. |
| Jul 27, 2016 | ENGINE | CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS ACCELERATING DE-ACCELERATING WARMED UP, AND COLD ... |