2011 Volkswagen Golf electrical problems

Filed Dec 5, 2022 · Electrical · VA

Fuse F16 (30A) in the engine fuse plate, melted instead of breaking - causing half of the cars lights to stop functioning including turn signals and brake lights. Cannot be fixed with replacing the fuse as it was never tripped but instead the whole fuse plate needs to be replaced. No warning lights preceded the event, all lights went out while driving. VW dealership requires a new plate to be put in with no explanation of what caused the melt and no guarantee that it won’t happen again. Multiple online forums suggest a similar finding, and even other models have tickets for recalls (same problem, same part) but not the 2011 Golf TDI.

Filed May 26, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · VA

The wire from the alternator to the underhood fuse block is not thick enough to handle the current from the stock alternator. This causes the wire to get too hot melting the fuse block at the 30 amp fuse causing headlight issues.

Filed May 11, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

Electrical Short caused catastrophic fire in engine compartment, suspected issue is a water leak due to faulty manufacturing. Leak was noted by Volkswagen repair facility and was to be inspected and repaired within 30 days

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · NY

Lost all lights, f16 and f17 fuses and the entire fuse box was melted. Fuses were arcing and shorting internally, but didn't fail. This is a very common issue it seems from researching online, but the dealer refuses to cover this manufacturing defect and major fire safety issue. This happened while the car was parked.

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

I was riding as the passenger in my vehicle. My foot was burnt by an electrical component that was dangling down underneath the glove box. It was the blower resistor. The blower resistor melted through plastic, then the blower resistor was hanging by wires when it burnt my foot. *cc

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen golf. Within less than two months of owning the vehicle, the horn failed to work. The dealer (anthony carvoni volkswagen, 12 meriden pl, melvillee, ny, 516‑848‑7315) diagnosed that the horn needed to be replaced and stated that it was not related to the air bag being electrically connected to the horn. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the horn and the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain of what air bag recall repairs were completed before the vehicle was sold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

Lighting check engine . I couldn't pass inspection on my vw due to: code p0106. Manifold absolute/barometric. Pressure ctrl. Range/performance

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · IL

Dashboard lamp out indicator and dash read out indicates multiple lamps out (headlights, fog, back up, brakes etc) and sometimes they are out but come back on later. Vw currently has a service bulletin out (sa-97-am) on jettas and gti's of earlier vintage than my 2011. This bulletin is for melted fuse plates, my fuse plate shows the same melting and damaged fuse. Vw needs to address this defect. Thank you.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 28,000 miles · TX

Vehicle was being driven at 15 MPH around a parking lot at a body shop. No indicator lights or computer warning system identified any problem. The vehicle control system failed completely, turning off power steering, ABS brakes, shifting transmission to neutral, and preventing windows from opening. Struggled to bring car to a stop while turning. Car engine remained running during the entire event. Turned off ignition. Restarted car, no problem indicators or warnings shown. Car was driven to dealer who could not identify problem. Second dealer stated alternator problem, but car never warned of any electrical or alternator problem. Afraid to drive car as failure of vehicle control system would likely lead to death if driving on freeway. Vw dealerships were useless and contradictory and vw of america not helpful in even acknowledging the seriousness of the problem. Car is inherently unsafe to operate, the vehicle's computer system will not warn of dangerous conditions when the car is started, and catastrophic failure of the entire vehicle control system may occur at any time without any type of warning whatsoever.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 31,142 miles · AZ

My 2011 golf diesel with 31,000 miles died in rush hour on a major street. Had it towed to the dealer. A week later, I got the car back. They found metallic debris in the high pressure pump bore and were advised to replace the entire fuel system, a massive amount of parts. They tested the diesel, which was not the problem. The warranty covered this approximate $8000 cost. Now, I have a major decision on keeping the car or buying another one. My service rep said that my warranty was for 1 year from the date I received the car back. This does not seem fair, it should be for another 5 years, falling under the power train warranty, these are all new parts. Will this happen again? I bought this car because vw was suppose to be such a reliable car and would hate to get rid of it, cause it is an excellent car but I am not sure if it worth the risk of this maybe happening again and having to dish out $8000.