2011 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, diesel ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 606 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.
What owners report
“I WAS OPERATING THE CAR ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL POWER IN TRAFFIC. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET…”NHTSA complaint 10448129 — filed 02/16/2012
“REFERENCE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA11003 - PLEASE ADD US TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION OUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI ONLY 4 MONTHS OLD WITH 3500 MILES…”NHTSA complaint 10437307 — filed 11/26/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE VIBRATION DAMPER ISOLATIONS INSTALLED IN THE FUEL INJECTION…”NHTSA complaint 10434970 — filed 11/09/2011
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Fuel System, Diesel complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have fuel system, diesel problems?
Fuel System, Diesel is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta: 82 of 606 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?
606 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, diesel category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
