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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the VW 06J115403Q, with 4 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 10 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (VW 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls10 11E036000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.
11V196000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JETTA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 2010 THROUGH MARCH 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND FUSE LAYOUT WHERE THE CONVERTER BOX IS PROTECTED BY THE SAME FUSE USED BY THE SIGNAL HORN AND THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. SHOULD THAT FUSE BE BLOWN, THE CONVERTER BOX WILL BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY WHICH, IN TURN, WILL SHUT OFF APPLICATIONS SUCH AS THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LIGHTING SYSTEM, AND WIPERS.
11V466000
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. SOME VEHICLES HAD A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIP INSTALLED AT THE PORT DURING IMPORTATION. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.
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Technical Service Bulletins1044 All categories POWER TRAIN TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN STEERING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP STRUCTURE:BODY SERVICE BRAKES AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH WHEELS EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) PARKING BRAKE SEATS VISIBILITY/WIPER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) UNKNOWN OR OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE BACK OVER PREVENTION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SEAT BELTS STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:SOFTWARE SUSPENSION:FRONT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
TT321401 POWER TRAIN 2014-07-04
Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the seal as far as the first stop. Turn the torque converter while pushing toward the transmission using light force, until the cut outs in the torque converter hub lock into the pump wheel plate. The torque converter slides in. The torque converter is installed correctly if it is easy to turn by hand and if it fits evenly in the transmission bell housing. Additionally, it should spin freely when the transmission bell housing bolts are torqued to the engine block, prior to installation of the flywheel to converter bolts (reference VWIQ121).
TT441001 TIRES 2010-07-30
The TPMS system on the MY vehicles listed above, is now an indirect type system. There are no sensors in the wheels as on previous models. There is no separate TPMS module, as all functions are part of the ABS module and monitored through the ABS sensors. For more information on the system, see the May edition of Tech Talk on VwWebsource
TT441101 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2013-07-05
If the battery has a low state of charge or is disconnected, fault code 02757 ?adapting tire pressures? may set in address 03 ? Brake Electronics. The GFF test plan for this fault may prove inconclusive and the fault may not clear, even after performing TPMS reset using the button in glove box or through the MFI.
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