2011 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (49% of reports).
- 77fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 38 of 77 complaints (49%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 23 of 77 complaints (30%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 16 of 77 complaints (21%)
- Started flashing: mentioned in 7 of 77 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta at $7,350, and half of them between $3,600 and $10,500.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 1 a fire.
Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 4 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Jetta | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 5 | 9% | 7,050 |
| 2019 Jetta | 25 | 5% | 6,050 |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% | — |
| 2017 Jetta | 30 | 19% | 61,000 |
| 2016 Jetta | 28 | 17% | 34,100 |
| 2015 Jetta | 18 | 9% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Jetta | 38 | 10% | 72,186 |
| 2013 Jetta | 34 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 47 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 77 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Jetta | 122 | 14% | 72,010 |
| 2009 Jetta | 102 | 11% | 92,100 |
| 2008 Jetta | 4 | 2% | 72,500 |
| 2007 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 179,875 |
| 2006 Jetta | 9 | 2% | 134,500 |
| 2005 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 145,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 6 | 1% | 159,000 |
| 2002 Jetta | 5 | 1% | 142,500 |
| 2001 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I recently bought a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi last owner wasn't aware of recalls, car started throwing white smoke, my local service mecanics NORTHWEST EXPRESS AUTO CARE let me know that the problem is a recall on emission need to fix but dealer don't want to do it
It's the transmission when the mph needle just Bob's constantly, when sometime up to 60 mph the rps stays above the three for at least 15 sec before sometimes going down others have to push the gas pedal fast to shift gears. Constant thud sound from the motor and more condensation then should be…
The car turns off while driving and it has put me in several safety problems that I feel could an accident
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Volkswagen Jettas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (13% of the 607 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,350 (half paid between $3,600 and $10,500), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 38 of 77 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (23).
Other 2011 Volkswagen Jetta problems
See all 2011 Volkswagen Jetta problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Jetta years.