2011 Volkswagen Passat Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle missing engine cradle after being repaired at a certified dealer. Vehicle missing subframe screw after being repaired at certified Volkswagen deslership(stone mountain vw and marietta vw) both locations in georgia. Vehicle was driven with defect without my knowledge. Vehicle has multiple settlements. Dealership in jacksonville, florida: o'steen vw, was caught shredding records. Company refused to provide vehicle VIN history. Vehicle is located at o'steen vw, without repair. Car has been sitting over 30 days and I have been stranded. Please I”
NHTSA complaint #11316670, filed 2020-03, 11 miles“My sensor lights keep coming on as well as other lights. This car also has trouble with the ABS brake control. For it to be an 2011, I have had more trouble with it and on top of that, I'm still trying to pay it off. I'm am going to upload what the mechanic states need to be repaired. Some of this has to be a recall call on for safety reasons”
NHTSA complaint #10984254, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 10240620Apr 23, 2021Warranty Extension for Fuel Injectors Certain 2011 Model Year Volkswagen
- 10172984Mar 26, 2020This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
- 10172953Mar 20, 2020Additional Guided Functions programming assistance. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10167177Oct 31, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10165797Oct 4, 2019This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 20% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 40 | 16% |
| 2014 | 59 | 10% |
| 2013 | 77 | 10% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology