Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLU... |
| Sep 1, 2015 | ENGINE | WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT, HEARD A SLIGHT RINGING SOUND AS THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN AND ST... |
| Jan 6, 2014 | ENGINE | FIRST INCIDENT WAS 1/06/14. MY WIFE WAS A WEEK OVER HER DELIVERY DATE TRIED TO START THE CAR AND IT ... |
| Sep 11, 2012 | ENGINE | AT 2766 MILES I WAS CRUISING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY L... |
| Apr 24, 2012 | ENGINE | SMOG CONTROL FRAUD WITH DIESEL ENGINE |