2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
1 recalls — 41 complaints — 1,385 TSBs
16V078000 Feb 10, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are av... Read more
Complaint Statistics
41 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
STEERING
Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2024
Lost all control to the Electronic power steering. There is no power steering at all. Very dangerous to drive.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2024
Vehicle is my wife’s car. Vehicle lost acceleration during rapid acceleration attempts (freeway on-ramps, etc.). Threw engine light with P0087 code (Low fuel rail pressure). Brought to local dealer to diagnose and was told the diverter valve failed, which caused the water pump to leak and then cau... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2024
The f16 fuse in the engine bay that connects power to multiple exterior lights as well as the abs brake system melts and melts part of the fuse tray. This is the same thing that happens with the vw Tiguan in campaign am97. Look into am97 as this can ruin your abs brake system. This should be recalle... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 29, 2023
Incident date: Sep 13, 2023
6 speed automatic transmission shudder's, shakes, downshifts and lurks vehicle. This is an automatic transmission with a manual clutch, part of Ford's "Powershift" transmission program. This vehicle is unsafe to drive as it causes driver hesitation, unpredictable behavior at stop lights causing the ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Mar 12, 2023
I have started getting Check limited slip differential pop up on the cluster. This is a known issue and many people have already reported it. There should be a recall on this. Also there are fuel pump issues causing stalling sometimes.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2023
Incident date: Mar 12, 2023
Was driving down the road about 45 mph and the automatic transmission suddenly downshifted to 1st gear out of nowhere causing the back tires to skid
SUSPENSION
Aug 11, 2022
Incident date: Aug 6, 2022
Going down the road - in town - at about 35 mph and I started to hear loud clanking while I felt as the rear of the car felt "stiff" all of a sudden. I parked the car as soon as I could to check it over. The rear passenger side coil spring just snapped as you'd break a pretzel... I have never seen a... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Aug 3, 2022
Incident date: Dec 5, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the catalytic convertor warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the particle filter needed to be removed an... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 23, 2022
While changing lanes we heard a twang sound and felt an impact in the floor boards. The left rear of the car was unloaded from weight shift when the noise and impact was felt. When I was able to check the car over, I found the left rear spring was broken. The vehicle only has roughly 85k miles. I ha... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2021
At first we had to replace the intake manifold and then a month later we had to replace the catalytic converter and now it’s in the shop having the DLF filter , fuel pump , & fuel lines . All dealing with the diesel exhaust and fuel distribution. It’s leaking diesel fuel with strong odor of dies... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2021
At first we had to replace the intake manifold and then a month later we had to replace the catalytic converter and now it’s in the shop having the DLF filter , fuel pump , & fuel lines . All dealing with the diesel exhaust and fuel distribution. It’s leaking diesel fuel with strong odor of dies... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 29, 2020
Incident date: Apr 2, 2019
THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT WAS PULLED OUT TO BUCKLE AND FAILED TO RETRACT TO FIT THE PASSENGER. IT IS ALL THE WAY OUT AND CANNOT BE USED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 25, 2020
Incident date: Nov 18, 2020
STATIONARY VEHICLE LEFT STRANDED. ENGINE WASS IMMOBILIZED KEY NOT RECOGNIZED
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2019
I HAVE BEEN GETTING HORRIBLE GAS MILAGE (250 PER TANK). THIS HAS BEEN FOR OVER A YEAR NOW OF TRYING DIFFERENT THINGS (DRIVING, FUELING, REPAIRS, ECT.).
SUSPENSION
May 28, 2020
Incident date: Apr 15, 2020
BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING (AT SEPARATE TIMES). THIS CLEARLY SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, AS I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED THAT IT'S A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 28, 2020
Incident date: Apr 30, 2020
REAR SPRING BROKE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. *TR
AIR BAGS
Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH AND THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED ANY TRANSPORT BY AMBULANCE. A ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 4, 2019
IT ALL STARTED WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. APPARENTLY THE CAR JUMPED TIMING AND THE CRANKSHAFT WENT BAD. THIS CAUSED COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE JETTA. I BELIEVE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS NEEDED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Oct 22, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. I REACHED BEHIND MY BACK AND BURNED MY FINGER. I PULLED OFF AND LOOKED AND SAW A HOLD AND MELTED SEAT. THE BACK OF MY COAT WAS MELTED AS WELL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A VW DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND IT WAS CAUSED BY A WIRE SHORTING OUT. THERE IS... Read more
1 injured
SEATS
Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Oct 22, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. I REACHED BEHIND MY BACK AND BURNED MY FINGER. I PULLED OFF AND LOOKED AND SAW A HOLD AND MELTED SEAT. THE BACK OF MY COAT WAS MELTED AS WELL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A VW DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND IT WAS CAUSED BY A WIRE SHORTING OUT. THERE IS... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Sep 24, 2018
Incident date: Sep 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND MISFIRED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED DIRITO BROTHERS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 3, 2018
STALLING OF VEHICLE WHILE IN TRAFFIC; EPC LIGHT WILL TURN ON, BATTERY LIGHT; REPLACEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH REGARDS TO FUEL AND OIL LEAKAGE AND STALLING STILL OCCURS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
THE FUSE BOX MELTED AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE. APPARENTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY AND OTHER MODELS (TIGUAN) HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE SAME PART NUMBER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 6, 2017
Incident date: Sep 4, 2017
CAR RADIO STOPPED FUNCTIONING WITHOUT ANY NOTICEABLE CAUSE. SCREEN COMPLETELY BLANK, DOES NOT RESPOND TO BUTTONS OR OTHER INPUT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2017
Incident date: Aug 26, 2017
ENTIRE SOUND/RADIO SYSTEM SUDDENLY STOPPED THEREBY ELIMINATING MY BLUE TOOTH CONNECTIVITY FOR HANDSFREE PHONE USE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Aug 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE GLOW PLUG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A PARKING LOT AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (JOE HEIDT VOLKSWAGEN, 515 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY, NJ, 201-327-2900) ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2017
Incident date: Aug 6, 2017
RECENTLY MY 2011 JETTA SPORTWAGEN'S EXTERIOR LIGHT DASHBOARD INDICATOR CAME ON. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS THEY WOULD WORK AND THEN FAIL AGAIN WITHOUT ANY REASON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE D... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 24, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL MESSAGES STARTED TO APPEAR IN REFERENCE TO FAILED LIGHTS. I LOST SIGNAL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. REPLACING THE LIGHTS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AT THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS BURNED OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 24, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY SEVERAL MESSAGES STARTED TO APPEAR IN REFERENCE TO FAILED LIGHTS. I LOST SIGNAL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS. REPLACING THE LIGHTS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AT THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS BURNED OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED ... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 14, 2016
FOR TWO YEARS PRIOR TO AUGUST 2016, I WENT INTO MY VW DEALER ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE THE CHECK TIRE LIGHT CAME ON. EACH TIME THEY JUST PUT AIR IN THE TIRES AND SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, AND EACH TIME I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE RIMS. ONCE OR TWICE THEY INSPECTED AND CLEANED THE RIMS AND SAID THERE WAS N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Dec 26, 2016
ON THIS VEHICLE, FUSE (F16 PLUG-IN POSITION) OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX, CAUSING A PARTIAL LOSS OF EXTERIOR VEHICLE LIGHTING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. VW ISSUED 97AM ACTION ALERT FOR EARLIER YEAR SAME MODELS, BUT NOT THIS AND LATER YE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 27, 2016
Incident date: Jul 27, 2016
CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS ACCELERATING DE-ACCELERATING WARMED UP, AND COLD FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED ALONG WITH FILTER AND NOW POWER RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT IT STILL STALLS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (HIGH & LOW BEAM, TURN SIGNAL, DRL), RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL ALL STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. DASH INFORMATION CENTER REPORTED ALL OF THESE LIGHTS NEED TO BE CHECKED. AFTER 1.5 HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY (HIGH & LOW BEAM, TURN SIGNAL, DRL), RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT AND LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL ALL STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. DASH INFORMATION CENTER REPORTED ALL OF THESE LIGHTS NEED TO BE CHECKED. AFTER 1.5 HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 21, 2016
Incident date: Jun 13, 2016
THE CLOCK SPRING GOT DEBRIS IN IT, PUSHING THE RIBBON OFF THE GUIDE WIRES AND CAUSING A KINK. THIS CAUSES A FAULT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROLS AS THERE IS UNRELIABLE CONNECTIVITY WITH THE COMPUTER. THUS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN TURNS ITSELF OFF. VW VOLUNTARILY RECALLED 420,000 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2016
Incident date: May 15, 2016
RADIO (INCLUDING BLUETOOTH) SUDDENLY WENT OUT AT 39K MILES. DEALER DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT RADIO FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 27, 2016
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL TURNING SIGNAL LIGHTS, AND THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Apr 5, 2016
Incident date: Mar 4, 2016
VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE WOULD STILL START BUT ONLY IN NEUTRAL. IF I WERE TO TRY AND START VEHICLE IN A GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH PRESSED IN THE CAR JUMPS FORWARD OR REVERSE. THIS COULD CAUSE SOMEONE TO BE CRUSHED IF THEY WERE STANDING IN FRONT OR BEHIND WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING STAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 8, 2016
MY LIGHTS BEGAN FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. FRONT HEADLIGHT, REAR TAIL LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, BACK UP LIGHTS. IN TOTAL, 7 LIGHTS FAILED WITHIN MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND MOVING ON A CITY STREET. WARNING LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE TOLD ME THAT LIGHTS FAILED WHEN I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 8, 2016
MY LIGHTS BEGAN FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. FRONT HEADLIGHT, REAR TAIL LIGHT, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, BACK UP LIGHTS. IN TOTAL, 7 LIGHTS FAILED WITHIN MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND MOVING ON A CITY STREET. WARNING LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE TOLD ME THAT LIGHTS FAILED WHEN I... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SW FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 12.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 31.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 37.0 | 32.0 | Diesel | $2,650 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 39.0 | 32.0 | Diesel | $2,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
1,385 manufacturer communications from 757 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 146 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 145 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 134 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 124 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 73 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 68 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 40 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 35 |
V171905201285571
Apr 10, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V2118022025464_9
Mar 7, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frozen Charge Air Cooler, Engine no start updated to include Parts ordering notification.
V2118022025464_9
Mar 7, 2024
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Frozen Charge Air Cooler, Engine no start updated to include Parts ordering notification.
V171901201285570
Feb 22, 2024
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285569
Jan 25, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW Engine oil quality standards
V691901201047916
Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171901201285568
Nov 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V871810204370421
Nov 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
V171901201285567
Oct 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VW Engine oil quality standards
V171905201285566
Sep 28, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW Engine oil quality standards
V271901201189425
Sep 7, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
V0018092053065_4
Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
V171901201285565
Aug 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
TT 001601_6
Aug 3, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
V271503201607612
Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
V171901201285564
Jul 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V2719012011894_2
Jun 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V271901201189424
Jun 28, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
V011812201460319
Jun 27, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
V371802203397511
Jun 21, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171901201285563
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V171806201781318
Jun 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V011615201481517
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
V001713203384619
Jun 15, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline fuel additive
V0116132033805_8
Jun 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
V171901201285562
May 30, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V191701202254810
May 22, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
VWP-18-11
Apr 27, 2023
010000 STEERING
This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
V171901201285560
Apr 24, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285559
Mar 21, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
V4016012043146_2
Feb 20, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Strut or Shock leak assessment.
VWP-23-01
Feb 6, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
V171901201285558
Feb 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
150000 SEAT BELTS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V691901201047915
Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
TT 91 23 01
Jan 26, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
V171901201285557
Jan 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V941901201152119
Dec 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V171901201285556
Dec 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V271901201189422
Dec 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
WLA-22-15
Nov 16, 2022
263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
ACC Calibration Process
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V871810204370417
Nov 10, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V171901201285555
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V171901201285554
Oct 18, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
VW_TDI_Buyback
Sep 28, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
V0017062033708_8
Sep 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
V171901201285553
Aug 30, 2022
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
CT_batt_charger
Aug 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285551
Aug 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171901201285550
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V171806201781317
Jun 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil consumption measurement.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
TT 20 09 01_5
Jun 23, 2022
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V011812201460318
Jun 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
V171901201285548
Jun 15, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V171901201285548
Jun 15, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V011615201481514
Jun 15, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Gasoline quality.
V0116132033805_6
Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V011813203489823
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
V3718022033975_8
Jun 14, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Auto Trans fluid requirements.
V001713203384615
Jun 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
V271901201189420
Jun 8, 2022
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V271901201189420
Jun 8, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
V8720022061094_7
Jun 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
V171901201285547
Jun 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V171901201285547
Jun 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
V8720022061094_5
Jun 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
TT 13 20 01_2
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine oil pressure priming.
TT 13 20 01_2
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oil pressure priming.
V871812200556627
May 18, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
V271901201189419
May 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
V011813203489822
May 16, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to MAF labor operation number.
TT 27-10-02_4
May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
V011813203489821
May 3, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter.
V171901201285546
Apr 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220414
Apr 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
118420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
220000 SEATS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220412
Apr 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Cu
VIN4APIN20220407
Apr 7, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer state
V941901201152118
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
VIN4APIN20220329
Mar 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states MIL-on, fault P2422 stored in ECM Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Cus
VIN4APIN20220329
Mar 29, 2022
220000 SEATS
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states MIL-on, fault P2422 stored in ECM Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Cus
VIN4APIN20220329
Mar 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states MIL-on, fault P2422 stored in ECM Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Cus
VIN4APIN20220329
Mar 29, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states MIL-on, fault P2422 stored in ECM Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Cus
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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN across all model years (2009–2014).
6
Total Recalls
234
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths