The diagnostics mechanism for late model Volkswagen is via the radio, this is the only way the dealer or mechanic can diagnose any issues with these vehicles is via the radio. I was told by the dealer that I could not buy a 3rd party radio, because they can't run diagnostics on the vehicle. This is a huge safety risk if a dealer or mechanic can't look at the diagnostics on the vehicle. My only option is to buy a radio from Volkswagen so they can run safety diagnostics. We need an immediate recall on all affected Volkswagen with this radio issue. Again, this is a huge safety risk!!! the dealer is selling radios on the floor to fix this issue - see attached picture. I was told by the manager of the VW auto shop that all diagnostics computer information about the car is done via the radio - without this information it is a huge safety and cars are out on the road with potentially big problems that could cause a huge safety risk to drivers. Please investigate VW that they maybe trying to cover-up. Thank you here is a link many other folks with the same issue: Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-T41202_ds648928

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

I was returning home. Stopped at a local store and when I returned to the car and started it I had a lot of lights on the dash flashing. I tried to back away from the parking spot and when I put the car in reverse the engine would die. I checked the brake fluid level and it was on the low mark. I managed to make it to a local parts store, the speedometer quit working. I obtained some dot 4 brake fluid. Just after I filled the brake fluid to the full mark the lights on the dash went out and all seemed fine. Several days later the lights came back indicating the braking antilock system had quit working (the same lights as before) I took it to a VW dealer and spent $453. To find out it had a "lot of codes" at that point I decided to take the car home and park it. When I started the car at the dealership I had no lights the car preformed flawlessly the rest of the day.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 11V196000 (electrical system). There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,223.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

My radio stopped working. My warranty just ran out and then my radio goes. I do not think this is a coincidence. After reading many articles online I see that this is known issue. In today's world "known issue" means that we know it's a problem, but we are not going to do anything to fix it. VW should be responsible for this fix. The vehicle was running and the radio, out of the blue stopped working.

- Omaha, NE, USA

While in car was driving for approximately 10 min at least and noticed car was smoking. Pulled into my driveway and popped the hood to check why it was smoking and noticed vehicle was under fire. Car was parked prior for about 2 hours.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

Always had electrical issues, always changing fuse for horn, horn "never" works! issues with ignition, difficult to turn off, not cannot turn on at all, key won't turn enough, contact Volkswagen, advised out of warranty, no recall for issues I am having, VW does not stand behind their product-very expensive to fix, VW will do nothing, told me not a common issue (all they have to do is read through the complaints on here and find lots of people w/same issue(s) would not recommend VW to anyone!

- Greenville, OH, USA

My Volkswagen Jetta 2011 seems to have misfire. It has a check engine light on. The car shakes when slow down and/or at stops. VW certified mechanic tried changing the plugs, and cleaning the valves but nothing helped. He also tied shaft crank sensor that did not help either. Finally the diagnosis report indicated that it's timing chain issue that need to be replaced.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

Ignition key will not turn engine off, cannot remove without 10 minutes of jiggling. Second occurrence, second repair. My vehicle has 49,800 miles. Ignition module and associated parts were replaced in 2015 due to failure and now in September 2018 due to failure. Key also broke due to repeated attempts to remove.

- Lilburn, GA, USA

My horn and front right parking light both stopped working at the same time. I noticed there is a recall for the same make/model/year as my car, but my VIN is not included. I will need to have this repaired and pay for it, however, I do hope VW and NHTSA sees this is a problem and expand the recall to include more models.

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

Besides the problem I have reported about the car sputtering loosing power and even stalling once its on 1/4 tank. Now I am having problems with the alternator charging the battery. I replace the mutli fuse, and the alternator. Its still not charging. I had the old alternator tested and it works. After doing some research trying to figure out what else it could be, many other people are experiencing the same issues. Electrical problems are very dangerous and would like to get this resolved.

- Cannon Falls, MN, USA

When shifting gears from park to any other gear after turning the car on, , the lights projecting which gear the car is currently in do not light up, and a wrench appears on the dashboard, but the indicator on the dashboard is also gone

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

Multiple lights not working, including turn signal and brake, while driving on a city street. Determined that 30 amp fuse #F16 had failed and there appeared to be heat damage to the fuse box at the location of this fuse.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

Takata recall. When starting the vehicle after seating for more than an hour, it takes an excess amount of cranking before the engine fires. 10 plus seconds. One its running it usually drives without issues until you get to 5/16-1/4 tank. While driving down the highway it starts to loose power. The car feels like it is going to shut off. It looses power, gains and loose power causing it to sputter and loose control. After a few moments it is back to normal. Then proceeds to happen sporadically usually every couple miles until it gets fill it up. This happens on city roads and highway. I fill the tank up and I only get on average 10 gallons into the tank, so I know its not out of gas. I have had the fuel pump test numerous times by different mechanics. All of them said its not loosing pressure, and it primes when the drivers door opens like it should. After reading online I have noticed many Jetta owners are having the same problems and can not seem to get it fixed. This is very concerning cause it can cut power at any moment and is very dangerous. This has been happen since I bought the car about a month ago and continues to happen if it falls below the 5/16 a tank. This is a problem that has effected many Jetta owners and prevents a risk to them and other cars on the road. This is a manufacturing problem and needs to be corrected. Thank you.

- Cannon Falls, MN, USA

Defective light switch that controls the headlights, daytime running light low beams and high beams. Daytime running light no longer work, low beams are so dim they are no longer effective.

- Scranton, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving various speeds or while parked, the horn failed to operate when pressed. Also, the headlights inadvertently failed to illuminate without warning. Leith Volkswagen of raleigh (4005 capital hills drive raleigh, nc 27616, (833) 827-4410) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure because the customer service number was busy. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch would not turn and the driver was unable to start the engine. After wiggling the key inside the ignition switch, the key would turn and the engine was started. The vehicle was taken to mike haggerty Volkswagen in oaklawn, ca where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Oaklawn, IL, USA

NHTSA campaign #11V196000 my fuses blow, my driver window rolls down, but intermittently won't roll up. My engine cuts out for no reason, while in motion and stopped. Happens when slowing down, exiting off the freeway and coming to a stop in town. My epc, check engine, and light sensors come on and off and different times. 3 years ago I had my ABS module replaced. But continue to have the same issues. Looking online I found the recall above, but when I took it to the dealer I was told this isn't an open recall. This has been going on since 2014

- Modesto, CA, USA

For about a week it has been getting harder to turn on and off my car, due to the key not wanting to turn in the ignition. Today, I went to park in a shopping area and I couldn't turn the key at all to shut the engine off. I called the dealership and left them a message and told them I'm on my way right now to bring my car in because I cannot shut my car off. My car has 83,000 miles on it and I do have an extended warranty. The service guy behind the counter said they can't even look at it for a week and a half and if anything is wrong with it it should be covered under the warranty. Obviously, something is wrong with it, the car run was still running in the parking lot and the key feels so loose in the ignition, it feels like it should be able to just fall out. He also mentioned that the part that I might need, if anything is wrong with it, with have to ship from germany which would add another week. I might see my car in 3 weeks. My daughter is taking this car with her back to college in about 3 weeks and I'm not feeling to great about her safety right now with this car.

- Portland, OR, USA

Horn does not properly operate. Only works on occasion. This a huge safety issue that VW does not feal they are responsible for.

- Hinesville, GA, USA