2011 Volkswagen Golf fuel/propulsion system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The High-pressure Fuel pump failed during a routine drive at approximately 1500 RPMs. This caused an immediate loss of power while in traffic. Manage to limp the car to the nearest gas station in which the car finally died and would not start. Had to call for a tow truck. This immediate loss of…”
filed Sep 26, 2023
“Driving on interstate at 70 mph with cruise control on when car suddenly slowed and warning lights began flashing. I slowed to 60 mph and within a minute the engine shut off and was almost rear ended by a semi truck before I could get to the shoulder of the highway. Engine would not restart and I…”
filed Dec 31, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf | 7 | 11% |
| 2018 Golf | 10 | 34% |
| 2017 Golf | 51 | 44% |
| 2016 Golf | 29 | 34% |
| 2015 Golf | 16 | 12% |
| 2013 Golf | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 Golf | 8 | 17% |
| 2010 Golf | 10 | 14% |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 Golf | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.