2011 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 166 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 27% of all 607 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 35,232. A related recall (11V490000) covers the fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on 2009-2012 Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 166
- 27% of 607
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,233 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel pumps fail and send metal shards through the fuel tank, lines, and filters, leaving the vehicle stranded.
- Diesel fuel injectors leak or spray fuel inside the engine compartment, sometimes with a strong fuel smell noticed after parking.
- Vehicles stall or lose power suddenly at highway speed, with the check engine and glow plug lights illuminating.
- A pinhole in the fuel line near the number 2 injector causes smoke and a diesel smell after highway driving.
- Clogged fuel filters trigger deceleration and stalling with the check engine light on, requiring pump and filter repair.
- A medium-pitched engine whine precedes a loss of power and the car entering a limp-home or safe mode.
When 2011 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 15, 2010, latest Jan 31, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 11V490000Oct 3, 2011Fuel System168,275 vehicles
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, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0l 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. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
Risk: Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Fuel System complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 VW Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 166 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Jetta, which is 27% of the 607 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2011 Jetta?
- Yes. Recall 11V490000, reported October 3, 2011, covers the fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on 2009-2012 Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen vehicles, along with related Golf models.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 35,232 miles.
- Did the 2011 Jetta fuel system issue cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint set shows 1 fire and 0 crashes reported.
- Is the fuel system problem worse in 2011 than other Jetta years?
- The 2011 Jetta's 166 fuel system complaints (27% share) is lower than the 2010 model's 303 complaints (36% share) but higher in count than every other model year listed.