2011 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 66
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 66 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 35 records
- fuel system · 26 records
- high pressure · 22 records
- pressure fuel · 21 records
- glow plug · 16 records
- plug light · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
I had just exited the highway, when the engine died at 35 mph. The car would not restart afterwards. The dealer indicated that the fuel system was contaminated with metal shavings. This appears to be another case of failure of the high pressure fuel pump with the 2.0 tdi engine. Only diesel fuel has *ever* been used in the vehicle. As per vw's tsb, the dealer tested the fuel and indicated that it was ok. Vw covered…
ODI 10490428
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tdi diesel jetta with 30,000 miles by original owner was being driven 35 mph city secondary streets, vehicle abruptly lost power. Coasted to side of road. Police were called, they ascertained that location was safe enough until tow. Towed to dealer. Dealer said fuel pump had failed. Vehicle had been to dealer a few days before for 30,000 mile service. Diesel fuel almost always purchased at same 3 yr old busy…
ODI 10487981
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance the engine warning light illuminated. The dealer performed a diagnostic; the failure was located at the fuel pump filter. The dealer advised that the fuel used contaminated the fuel pump filter with dibris. The fuel pump was replaced, however the failure was not corrected; the engine…
ODI 10484090
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
Jetta tdi high-pressure fuel pump & fuel line blow-out; stalling of engine. *tr
ODI 10483623
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car engine stopped suddenly while driving. Drifted to side of road; car would not restart. Had to pay $250 for tow to dealer. Service person called to say there was metal in my fuel system/tank, but they didn't know what was wrong. He also accused me of putting the wrong gas in my car. I informed service person that it took 5 seconds on the internet to learn about the nhtsa investigation into the many high pressure…
ODI 10480735
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Never received the recall notice for leaky fuel lines by my local dealer. My car developed a leak and almost caused a crash as it shut down while driving down the road.i am furious as i now also learned there is fuel pump failures being investigated by your organization and the dealer doesn't want to replace it right now while they are doing the fuel lines? This car is 14 months old there is no reason why this…
ODI 10481004
Fuel/Propulsion System
Morning rush hour traffic in new orleans (center lane) when glow plug light started flashing and no power to change lanes. At this time, trying not to get run over, i managed to get over and coast to an off ramp into the lower 9th ward(scary). Car was dead and would not start. Brought to a dealership and was told it would be 1 week before it could be looked at it. Not knowing if it was covered under warranty no…
ODI 10478839
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving on the expressway at night during traffic hours when my engine malfunction light started flashing. I was doing 50mph when my engine shut off. I was in the middle lane and traffic was flying by me on both sides of my car so i was afraid to get out the vehicle. Lucky for me a tow truck seen me in distress and helped get me and my car off the expressway. I took my car to the dealership and they told me it…
ODI 10477104
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
2011 jetta tdi diesel - second occurrence of engine stall due to high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failure while driving at 40 plus miles per hour. Car stalled and would not restart and had to be towed to dealer. This is the second time that this car has been towed due to a defective design which results in the high pressure pump failing sending debris throughout the system. Nhtsa says in concluding statements dated…
ODI 10478879
Fuel/Propulsion System
A warning light came on, and the engine began performing poorly at 75mph on a busy highway. Slowing to exit about a mile further, the engine abruptly stalled and quit on the off ramp. The repair report indicated that it was an internal high pressure fuel pump failure. It caused metal pieces to spread throughout the fuel system. The total for parts only was $4445. Problem is being blamed on fuel quality in the us. *tr
ODI 10478847
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 16,690 and the current mileage was 16,700.
ODI 10476790
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Traveling in the left lane on 95 n outside baltimore md at 65 mph my vehicle's gas pedal stopped responding and the car began to lose power and lurch forward and eventually die as the yellow diesel engine indicator along with the yellow engine indicator began blinking. I was able to avoid two lanes of traffic and coast over two lanes to an off ramp before the steering wheel locked. After contacting vw roadside…
ODI 10464627
Fuel/Propulsion System
On may 14, 2012 while driving home from work on california i-15 north. I was stuck in traffic around the tamecula area, and traveling 15-20 mph to due to the traffic. I stopped my vehicle because traffic stopped. Traffic began to move once again, i pressed the accelerator and my vehicle began to move once again. When i reached 15 - 20 mph, my vehicle suddenly started to lose power and slow down. I receive a orange…
ODI 10459918
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2011 vw jettas high pressure fuel system stopped working and the car will not start. The dealer said that is was caused by the fuel. The repairs are well over $8000. I understand that nhtsa is looking into this problem because it has happened to so many other vw diesel jetta cars. I have now talked to over 15 people in my area that have had the same issue with the fuel system. I own numerous other diesel trucks…
ODI 10458516
Fuel/Propulsion System
With little or no warning, engine stalled in busy intersection during evening rush hour. Luckily car cost into adjacent parking lot. Had car towed to local vw dealer who said total fuel system had to be replaced due to high pressure fuel pump failure. Repair took several weeks. *tr
ODI 10459560
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Approximately a year ago, my engine began to give a clear sense of the car shuddering or rocking back and forth. While sometimes the feeling would occur even when stopped at a light, the vast majority of the time this occurred while i was driving at consistent low speeds. In almost all cases, i was attempting to maintain a consistent speed around either 13pmh or 30 mph. Eventually, i found the rocking motion very…
ODI 10497827