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Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Electrical System Problems

194 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage194 complaints

194 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V196000Reported March 29, 2011 - 71,043 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 71,043 vehicles across all affected models.

19V615000Reported August 22, 2019 - 679,027 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 679,027 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System174Engine115Unknown Or Other64Power Train54Lighting42Air Bags37
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.