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2012 Volkswagen GTI Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has 4 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Engine
8Powertrain
7Other
5Airbags
4Electrical
4Brakes
3Speed Control
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 22, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUPON TURNING MY CAR ON TODAY I RECEIVED 9 SEPARATE BULB OUT WARNINGS. AFTER A LITTLE WHILE WENT AND ...
Mar 2, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHIS MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK, I EXPERIENCED SHAKING AND HESITATION UPON ACCELERATING. I TURNED A...
Jul 21, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE STARTED SHAKING / RUNNING ROUGH. SIGNIFICANT POWER LOSS DURING ACCELERATION / TAKEOFF. I WAS...
Dec 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICEL DAILED TO START. THE...

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