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P0011 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2014, 2012

What P0011 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My cosine and i have a 2012 and a 2013 vw. jetta that has and had the same problems. his first. p0011 code. the symptoms check engine light, the engine has a hard start condition, reduction in fuel mileage, the engine runs rough, hesitate, or stall."

— 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 01/18/2018

"Event's started last year in december. vehicle started experiencing inconsistent rpms at idle noticeably after 1 minute that will fluctuate between 600 to 900, even spiking to 1.2k rpms. recorded a video as evidence (vw mechanic said that meant nothing to him at "~30-40+ years experience")."

— 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 12/15/2019

"While driving the vehicle, it starts to stall or have stalled while slowing down or sitting in rush hour traffic; or while stopped at a red light. the dealer stated the code was p0011 and the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. the part was about $75 and the labor just under $400."

— 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 08/06/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0011 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2014
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0011 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026