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2012 Volkswagen Jetta: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

8Safety recalls
527Owner complaints to NHTSA
5Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Volkswagen Jetta owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System144Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other111Most reports between 50k and 90k miles
Engine88Most reports between 20k and 70k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System52Most reports between 30k and 80k miles
Power Train50Most reports between 10k and 100k miles
Steering44Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Unknown Or OtherSep 2019 · Campaign 19V679000
  • Electrical System: IgnitionAug 2019 · Campaign 19V615000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineMar 2014 · Campaign 14E007000
  • Air Bags: FrontalAug 2015 · Campaign 15V483000
  • Suspension: RearOct 2014 · Campaign 14V656000
  • Fuel System, DieselOct 2011 · Campaign 11V490000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust SystemSep 2011 · Campaign 11E036000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsSep 2020 · Campaign 20E064000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Air Bag Clockspring FailureEA18003 · opened Apr 2018 · open
  • Air Bag Clockspring FailureRQ17009 · opened Nov 2017 · closed May 2018
  • Air Bag Clockspring FailurePE15010 · opened Mar 2015 · closed Sep 2015
  • Diesel Fuel Injector Line LeakagePE11023 · opened Aug 2011 · closed Dec 2011
  • High-Pressure Fuel Pump FailureEA11003 · opened Feb 2011 · closed Mar 2015

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.