Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V466000 Reported September 7, 2011

Accessory stainless steel exhaust tips

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 30,294 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V466000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
30,294
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 7, 2011

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V466000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V466000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V466000?

NHTSA recall 11V466000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on September 7, 2011. It addresses: Accessory stainless steel exhaust tips. The recall affects approximately 30,294 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V466000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.