How many recalls does the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN have?

The 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN?

The most recent recall was issued on February 10, 2016 and relates to the air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN.

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN Recalls Canada & USA

2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN Recalls — Canada & USA

What Owners Report

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

Fire-Related

With Injuries

By System

electrical system
8
exterior lighting
5
suspension
4
fuel/propulsion system
4
engine
3
air bags
2
unknown or other
2
seats
1

Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →

Federal Crash Test Ratings

No federal crash test ratings are available for this vehicle year.

1 Recall

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NHTSA (USA)Critical

February 10, 2016

2010–2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN NHTSA Campaign #16V078000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

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 air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety Risk

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 available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

659,493 vehicles affected