Vehicle recalls by model year

2012 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, newest first.

8 recalls on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recent was on Sept. 23, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 500 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine and engine cooling (2), air bags (1), electrical system (1), fuel system, diesel (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), steering (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Volkswagen or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

500 complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 24 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 17 injuries.

Electrical System138recall on record
Unknown Or Other107recall on record
Engine84
Fuel/Propulsion System47
Power Train46
Steering42recall on record

A microswitch malfunction. My car will not lock and while I am driving it there is clicking on the doors for locking and unlocking. My night lights will not shut off when I park the vehicle. There is a pinging noise…
June 14, 2026 · Electrical System

The ignition switch where the key is placed in the ignition and turned to start the car failed. The ignition would not turn with the key engaged inside the ignition switch. It will require a new ignition switch kit and…
May 21, 2025 · Unknown Or Other

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

5 on record

Air Bag Clockspring Failure EA18003 · opened April 18, 2018 · open
Air Bag Clockspring Failure RQ17009 · opened Nov. 13, 2017 · closed May 4, 2018
Air Bag Clockspring Failure PE15010 · opened March 24, 2015 · closed Sept. 28, 2015
Diesel Fuel Injector Line Leakage PE11023 · opened Aug. 2, 2011 · closed Dec. 2, 2011
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure EA11003 · opened Feb. 7, 2011 · closed March 27, 2015

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Sept. 23, 2020Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta; Tenneco Master Cylinder: Master cylinder Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for…
Sept. 25, 2019Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf Sportwagen and others: 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…
Aug. 22, 2019Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible, GTI and others: 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…
Aug. 4, 2015Volkswagen CC, EOS, GTI and others: Frontal Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf…
Oct. 20, 2014Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta: Rear Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30…
March 7, 2014Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta and others: 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…
Oct. 3, 2011Volkswagen Golf, Jetta; Audi A3: Fuel system, diesel Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 Jetta And Jetta sportwagen Vehicles, manufactured from May 2008 through September 2011, model year…
Sept. 8, 2011Volkswagen Exhaust TIP, Jetta: 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…