NHTSA Recall 11V490000: Fuel system, diesel
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 168,275 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A3.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V490000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23J9/V5 & 23J8/K5 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | October 3, 2011 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and RPM conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
Safety risk
Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Volkswagen recall campaign number is 23j9/v5 & 23j8/k5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V490000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.