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2012 Volkswagen Golf Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has 5 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf

Airbags
8
Powertrain
8
Fuel System
8
Other
6
Electrical
5
Engine
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 19, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAt first, my vehicle dashboard warning light came on saying I have 9 different lights out(headlight,...
Nov 14, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY ISSUE SEAMS SIMILAR TO A FILING LAST YEAR "10654071". I STARTED THE CAR TO LEAVE FROM WORK, AND I...
Nov 7, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN STARTING MY GOLF TDI I RECEIVED SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES ON THE CAR'S INFORMATION SCREEN TO CHE...
Apr 25, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREWATER COMES TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE GAP BETWEEN THE LOWER EDGE OF THE PLASTIC INT...
Apr 3, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA FAILS TO PROVIDE THEIR CUSTOMERS A FUSE DIAGRAM, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFEL...

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