2011 Volkswagen Jetta: multiple warning lights

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 121,000 miles · FL

There are multiple lights on the dashboard. The ABS, brake, traction control, airbag, and tire pressure light are all on when starting the car and stay on. The TPMS light sometimes shuts off but sometimes it doesn't. There is a similar problem on 2006-2010 jettas and there was a recall that resolved a similar problem.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Driver assistance · 46,800 miles · FL

At 46,800 miles the ABS control module has failed. When starting up the car, numerous warning lights including (ABS, traction, air bag, and brake) illuminate. These lights remain on with engine running and vehicle in motion. There are several past and current class action suites for this expensive volkswagen $3500 repair.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Electrical · 106,036 miles · MA

Multiple lights not working, including turn signal and brake, while driving on a city street. Determined that 30 amp fuse #f16 had failed and there appeared to be heat damage to the fuse box at the location of this fuse.

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 84,000 miles · CA

Purchased 2011 vw jetta car recently for my daughter. It drove ok for a short while but then lost power while driving. First the radio turned off, then several lights turned on on the dash and the steering became hard. Finally the car turned off. I managed to pull off the freeway. After this, it would not start. We tested the battery but it was not the problem. Replaced the alternator but that also did not work. Now I am reading about many other complaints on this same model by other owners. I respectfully request that this be investigated as a recall since there are too many complaints about electrical problems that should not be ignored. Here is the website: https://www.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/jetta/2011/electrical/electrical_system.shtml

Filed Jan 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 67,000 miles · CA

Im experiencing a lot of problems with my car. First of all the lights don't always work they would turn on and off on their own until finally stopped completely. The next problem it has waiting at a stop light it looses power and shakes and stalls. Then I started experiencing the same problem while driving one time I was pulling into my driveway the car cut off and steering wheel locked thankful I was not on the freeway at the time. Then again on the freeway in rush hour traffic I was lucky enough to get over and pull off before it stalled the car putting and I was giving gas but car did not want to go it was not gaining speed it was on the verge of stalling. This is a safety issue its my only vehicle I'm afraid of it cutting off and stalling while driving and a accident occurring. The car stalling is while driving and with foot on the brake or in park. It also has a problem while in park and foot on brake the cars RPM rave on their own.

Filed Oct 12, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 66,000 miles · CA

My external light malfunction indicator went on. I stopped and saw that the left running light and the right low beam light were out. I turned the car back on 2 hours later the indicator was off and all the lights were working. Today I got the warning again and it cycled through to show multiple external lights needing replacement. It appears this is the melted fuse box issue. I see there has been a recall on some vws. Is the 2011 jetta tdi recalled for this?

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Lights · 38,000 miles · MD

The warning light came on upon starting the vehicle indicating that a headlight, side light, brake light, and rear light were out. I inspected the vehicle and all lights were working. The indicater however kept coming on. Upon taking into the shop to check on the repair I was informed that this is due to a defective fuse box in the vehicle which gets "hot" and shorts the box out. Vw is aware of this problem but not enough people have complained to warrant a recall. When I advised that this may result in a possible fire or shorting out of the system - mayble causing a stall I was told "it could happen.". The fuse box was replaced which cost $785.27. Fortunately, this box is still under warranty of the repair because I am having the problem again for a second time.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

While driving down the highway at 70 MPH the engine lost power and coasted to a stop on the side of the highway with several lights on the dash flashing and it appears from research on the internet this is a common problem that the hpfp quits and the car will not accelerate. The motor is a diesel tdi.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Steering · 21,000 miles · CA · crash

Steering pulled sharply to the right, could not get the car straight and went into the curb. All of the lights on the dashboard lit up during the incident.