How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, which is 18% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for electrical system issues on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Golf?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 28,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Did any electrical complaints involve fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows one fire and one injury reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.

How does the 2011 Golf compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Golf's electrical complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years in the dataset, though 2021 (57%) and 2023 (55%) show higher shares.

2011 Volkswagen Golf Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, 18% of all 110 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported one fire and one injury, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 18% of 110
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report an electrical short in the engine compartment tied to a suspected water leak, leading to a fire in the wiring area.
Some drivers describe starter wiring that melted and became exposed, discovered during dealer service visits.
Dashboard fuse plates reportedly melted, causing headlights, fog lights, brake lights, and backup lights to go out intermittently.
Several owners describe sudden stalling while driving, with battery and engine warning lights staying on and the car losing power.
One report describes a complete loss of vehicle control systems at low speed, including power steering, ABS, and transmission shifting to neutral, without any prior warning light.

When 2011 Volkswagen Golf electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2011, latest Dec 5, 2022.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Dec 2022; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Golf model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20053 (16%)
20061 (8%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20091 (33%)
20105 (7%)
201120 (18%)
20127 (15%)
20138 (19%)
20141 (9%)
201519 (15%)
20169 (11%)
201711 (9%)
20184 (14%)
20195 (8%)
20202 (33%)
20214 (57%)
202211 (14%)
20236 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?: NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, which is 18% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for electrical system issues on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 Golf?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 28,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Did any electrical complaints involve fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows one fire and one injury reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
How does the 2011 Golf compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Golf's electrical complaints made up 18% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years in the dataset, though 2021 (57%) and 2023 (55%) show higher shares.