2012 Volkswagen Jetta

8 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Volkswagen service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Volkswagen customer service.

  1. RECALL: Master Cylinder Has Insufficient Fluid Seal Crimp

    If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 23, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    38

  2. RECALL: Modifications To Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 25, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    113

  4. RECALL: Key May Be Removed When Not In Park

    Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 22, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    679,027

  5. RECALL: Air Bag Clock Spring May Fail

    A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 04, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    415,825

  6. RECALL: Rear Trailing Arm May Fracture

    The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 20, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    442,066

  7. RECALL: Water Pump May Cause Failure Of Timing Belt

    A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 07, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    50

  8. RECALL: Diesel Fuel Injection Lines

    Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 03, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    168,275

  9. RECALL: Accessory Exhaust Tips

    If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 08, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    99,322

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