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Vehicle recall 11V466000 · September 7, 2011

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Some vehicles had a stainless steel exhaust tip installed at the port during importation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the stainless steel exhaust tips as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Volkswagen's safety recall number is 26G8/U3.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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V466000
Reported to NHTSA
September 7, 2011
Filed by
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Owner notification
November 30, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
30,294
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Recall 11V466000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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