Two problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Traveling in the left lane on 95 n outside baltimore MD at 65 mph my vehicle's gas pedal stopped responding and the car began to lose power and lurch forward and eventually die as the yellow diesel engine indicator along with the yellow engine indicator began blinking. I was able to avoid two lanes of traffic and coast over two lanes to an off ramp before the steering wheel locked. After contacting vw roadside assistance the vehicle was towed to heritage vw located at 9215 harford road #2 parkville, MD 21234 (877) 398-1963. It was after 9:00 p. M so the vehicle was left in the lot and all the paperwork was dropped in the box. The service department cited a fuel pump malfunction along with a faulty fuel gauge as the issue. This is the second time we have had to submit a report to your agency for the exact same issues (please see reference number 10417213), the agents information is listed below. [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen tdi. Consumer states that engine stalls. The consumer stated stalling occurred 18 days after taking possession of the vehicle.