Tire Sidewall problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Four problems related to tire sidewall have 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.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2013

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with hankook optimo h725a tires, size 205/55/r16h. The contact stated that while checking the air pressure on the tires, he noticed that the sidewall on both the front driver and passenger side tires exhibited several cracks. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 31,000.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2013

Noticed large cracks in sidewall of hankook optimo h725a dot 1gpr dy h 0711 205/55 r16 91h - 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 45,000 miles. Had tire replaced at own expense. 9-12-2013 53,000 noticed 2 other tires now with the same large cracks in sidewall.

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2012

I have a 2011 vw Jetta with hankook optimo tires and noticed today after filling up the tires with air that the sidewalls on the tires were coming apart.

4 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2012

The contact owns 2011 Volkswagen Jetta with hankook optimo h725a tires, line size: 205/55r/16. The contact mentioned that while at a tire shop for unrelated repairs, the technician noticed that the interior side walls of three of the tires started to rupture in and around the circumference. The contact stated that one of the tires was the front driver side but was unaware of the location of the other two tires affected. The tires were replaced. The dealer was made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,500. Updated 09/06/12.


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