One problem related to anti-theft controller has been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Jetta.
I began experiencing issues with the anti-theft/locking system about late 2013/ early 2014. The locking system malfunctions and the doors do not lock, but also while driving the locks continuously click while trying to engage. I spoke to my local vw dealership via phone on multiple occasions and received multiple answers, but ultimately was told the cost would be around $500-600 dollars to repair, out of my pocket. I was unaware of the recall information at that time and could not afford this at this time. Then, in late December of 2015 my horn suddenly, without warning, stopped working as well. I did research and found that both issues were probably related to the recall number: 11v196000 recall date: 03/29/2011. I spoke to vw customer care and was informed of other recalls as well. I took my car to the vw dealership to have all recalls performed and was reassured that this particular issue with the horn and anti-theft would be examined, along with the other recalls. The horn/anti-theft issue were not addressed as stated. That same day I emailed the service lead with the recall information and was told that my VIN did not match this recall and that I would need to bring my vehicle in, again, for a diagnostic test and/or repair (services to be performed out of my pocket). According to the documentation provided by NHTSA campaign number: 11v196000 my vehicle is a match to the specific VIN associated with the recall. This is a serious issue, as I understand it has to do with the electrical system malfunctioning and could very well cause other parts of the vehicle to malfunction. According to the documentation not all vehicles in this recall were accounted for, and I believe my vehicle is part of the unaccounted vehicles.