Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 recalls, 525 complaints.
8
Recalls
525
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V679000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 an...
19V615000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
14V656000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 20...
11V490000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 201...
11E036000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 J...
20E064000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 200...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SW FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that for the past eight months, the con... |
| May 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The ignition switch where the key is placed in the ignition and turned to start the car failed. The... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is my 4th volkswagen jetta 2.5L I've own that has had the same issue with the charging system t... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I recently bought vehicle seen there is a recall |
| Feb 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Seller sold vehicle without a working horn and hasn’t fixed it |
| Sep 15, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Cp4 high pressure fuel pump will self-destruct causing little pieces of metal to go throughout the f... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was looking at the GMC Duramax diesel and it has the same problem as the Volkswagen Jetta TDI fuel... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Clock spring went out and would have failed to deploy the airbags if i was in an accident. there was... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving on the road going up a hill and my fuel was just alittle low about 120 miles my car sp... |
| May 22, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while his daughter was ... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | A bolt holding my CV Joint backed out causing the bracket between two of the bolts to come lose. The... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I remember having my keys in my hand and my car was slowly reversing out the driveway. I panicked, i... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS module controlling the Anti-Lock brake system has failed. I am told there is a recall for earli... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Everytime I fill with gas car will not start.i have to pump accelerator, then it will start.it start... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed sp... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Cannot turn engine off. Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. Dealer confirmed... |
| May 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Key stuck in ignition, can't turn off |
| Mar 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes randomly engage while driving and sometimes while parking, without touching the brake ped... |