The 2011 VW Golf TDI. Image: Volkswagen
Volkswagen has issued a stop-sale on 2009 – 2012 VW Jetta, Jetta SportWagen and Golf models equipped with the diesel-powered TDI engine. At issue is a fuel leak from the number two fuel injector, which ties back to vibrations in the fuel injection system, made worse by a manufacturing defect in fuel tubes from a single supplier. Corresponding with this stop-sale, VW has also issued a voluntary safety recall for existing owners. The recall is expected to begin in November, as soon as replacement parts can be sent to dealerships.
Vehicles will be inspected and repaired as necessary, and VW will fit vibration dampers to all affected Jetta and Golf models. Volkswagen is unaware of any fires, accidents or injuries related to the defect, which manifests as an obvious fuel leak from the number two injector. Owners will be notified of the recall via first class mail, but those experiencing a strong smell of diesel from the engine bay should contact dealers for repairs ahead of the recall. As of now, a limited number of replacement parts are in VW dealer inventory, and each dealer will prioritize repairs until more parts are available.
Per Left Lane News, Volkswagen dealerships were advised of the stop-sale order on Monday.
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
