2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 526 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 24 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderSep 23, 2020
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 20E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Other or unspecifiedSep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, anti-theft, control moduleAug 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is 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 crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Campaign 19V615000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalAug 4, 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
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 injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 15V483000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearOct 20, 2014
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
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.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Campaign 14V656000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, dieselOct 3, 2011
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
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.
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 11V490000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust systemSep 8, 2011
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 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 11E036000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Dec 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 8, 2016
WHEN PARKED AND TRYING TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF, THE CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 8, 2016
KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION, WILL NOT DISENGAGE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A ISSUE THAT I AM FINDING. I TRIED PARKING IN A FLAT SURFACE, IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NO LUCK. THIS STARTED A MONTH AGO WITH STICKING, BUT THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE BEEN WORSE. SHIFTING DOES NOT HELP THE PROBLEM.
Electrical system, Dec 2, 2016
MY 2012 JETTA WITH DSG AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE AN ISSUE OF EVERY 30-50 MILES, THE SERVICE WRENCH WOULD POP ON + CEL AT TIMES. THE CODE CAME UP P0106. AFTER CHECKING WITH DEALER, THEY CLEARED CODE UNDER WARRANTY MANY TIMES AND COULD NOT COME UP WITH THE SOLUTION. AFTER WARRANTY WENT THIS WAS HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER +-7 TIMES TIL WE, SORT OF, FOUND THE ISSUE AT HAND. THE MAIN ISSUE IS WHEN THE WRENCH/CEL WOULD POP UP, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD START TO SHIFT EXTREMELY ROUGH UP AND DOWN UNTIL IT SIMPLY, WENT AWAY..... VERY CONFUSING AND FRUSTRATING TO SAY THE LEAST. ALSO, WHEN ON, I WOULD GET A RICH SMELL OF FUEL. WAS TOLD BY DEALER/VW THAT WHEN THIS COMBO OCCURS, THE ENGINE READS A DIFFERENT FUEL LOAD TO COMPENSATE FOR THE "AIR" GETTING IN. THIS HAPPENED FOR +-20,000 MILES. GRATEFUL CAR IS RUNNING GREAT NOW..... THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY A FEW TIMES + TIGHTENED INTAKE MANIFOLD TO FACTORY SPECS, AND THE ISSUE STILL CAME BACK AFTER +-400 MILES. FINALLY, THEY DID A "WIGGLE TEST" ON THE MAP SENSOR. THEN RECOMMENDED I REPLACE THE MAP SENSOR. AFTER READING ONLINE WITH PEOPLE IN SIMILAR ISSUES, IT APPEARS YOU SIMPLY NEED TO KEEP THIS SENSOR CLEAN. AFTER THAT DIAGNOSTIC, THEY WANTED TO CHARGE +-$125 TO REPLACE THE SENSOR. I REFUTED. SINCE THEY DID THE TEST BACK IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, I HAVE HAD 0 ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VW REP AND THE DEALER TO FOLLOW-UP MONTHLY. WHERE THE SENSOR IS LOCATED, IT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO GETTING DIRTY. WHICH WILL THEN THROW OFF THE ENGINE CODES FOR NO REASON. I AM THANKFUL THIS IS SOLVED, FOR NOW. I HAVE READ MANY "P0106"ERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH JETTA'S N PASSAT'S FROM 2010-2013 WITH THE DSG AUTO TRANSMISSION.
Electrical system, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN THE HORN WAS ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2016
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND I HAVE DIFFICULTY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS OBVIOUSLY OCCURS WHEN STATIONARY SINCE I AM TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Oct 15, 2016
PURCHASED 2012 VW JETTA NEW AT LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP. CURRENTLY HAS APPROX 51,000 MILES ON IT. AT AROUND 29,000 MILES IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS SHOPPING-TOOK TO DEALERSHIPI AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED- HAD JUST STUCK. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER SAME THING HAPPENED. DEALERSHIP HAD THE CAR FOR WEEKS-(THIS TIME THEY DID PROVIDE LOANER CAR). MOST RECENT- PRIOR TO IGNITION PROBLEM CURRENTLY OCCURRING I HAD TO HAVE WIPER MOTOR REPLACED AT MY COST $600.00 PLUS DOLLARS. I SAT IN WAITING AREA OF DEALERSHIP THAT CLEARLY STATED WE PROVIDE LOANER CAR OR SHUTTLE SERVICE AT TIME OF YOUR APPT. NEITHER AVAILABLE ON THAT DAY. I ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WITH SERVICE MANAGER WHO WAS OFF THAT DAY. RECEIVED APOLOGETIC E-MAIL. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB AND NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. COULD THIS BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE? IS THIS CAR EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE MY GRANDCHILDREN IN? I AM NOT FEELIN COMFORTABLE WITH IT. PRESENTLY AS I AM WRITING THIS MY CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 18 HOURS. IGNITION STUCK FRIDAY EVE- SERVICE DEPT NOT OPEN ON SAT. WHEN I CALLED FRIDAY EVE BASICALLY I WAS TOLD "GET IT OVER HERE SOMEHOW AND WE WILL TAKE A LOOK". PRESENTLY WEIGHING MY OPTIONS-NEEDLESS TO SAY I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE PURCHASE OF MY FIRST NEW VW. PREVIOUSLY HAD OWNED TWO USED VW GOLF. NOTE: FIRST TIME I WAS FORTUNATELY CLOSE TO VW GARAGE WHICH IS A 40 MINUTE DRIVE FROM MY HOUSE-FORTUNATE AGAIN THIS TIME THAT IT'S SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY RUNNING UNTIL I CAN FIGURE OUT A PLAN. LOVED MY VW-PAST TENSE. AFTER GOING ONLINE I SEE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS VERY EXPERIENCE WITH IGNITION. SEEMS IT IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE. VERY DISAPPOINTED! MY DEALERSHIP IS VW CLARKSBURG, WV. FORMER STAR MOTOR-1-304-623-7827. SHANE LEBLOND - "SERVICE MANAGER"
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2016
KEY BINDS IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OFF. THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE. KEY NEEDS TO BE JIGGLED TO TURN IGNITION SWITCH BACK TO GET KEY OUT. AT TIMES IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO REMOVE KEY, WHICH IS NOT GOOD IN CASE CAR NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF AND EXITED QUICKLY.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD IN A JERKING MOTION WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED PER A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, A HOWLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AND THE OIL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT INDEPENDENTLY READJUSTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PURGE VALVE AND THE STEERING RACK FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Electrical system, Oct 6, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO THE BACK (OFF) POSITION, SO THE CAR REMAINS RUNNING. THIS IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, SO IT SHOULD BE A COVERED REPAIR UNDER A RECALL. THIS IS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE FIX.
Electrical system, Oct 1, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.
Electrical system, Sep 23, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. KEY WILL NOT TURN OFF ENGINE AND KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND I TRY TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Electrical system, Sep 20, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. (CAR IN PARK, STATIONARY.) MUST TURN KEY BACK AND FORTH SEVERAL TIMES TO REMOVE. ONGOING SINCE EARLY AUGUST.
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2016
KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2016
CAR WONT START AFTER YOU SHUT IT OFF. REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE AND THE ALTERNATOR THREE TIMES IN THREE DAYS. NO CHARGE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO THE BATTERY. HAD IT TESTED THE BATTERY IS GOOD BUT STILL SHOWING A BAD ALTERNATOR. REPLACED ALL THE FUSES AS WELL. DIAGNOSTIC IS TELLING US NOTHING EXCEPT THE ALTERNATOR ISN'T CHARGING THE BATTERY. CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR TWO WEEKS BECAUSE I'M TIRED OF PAYING PEOPLE TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND CANT FIGURE OUT WHATS WRONG WITH IT. I'M AFRAID TO LET MY DAUGHTER DRIVE IT BECAUSE SHE IS PREGNANT AND I DON'T WANT HER STRANDED ON THE ROAD OR THE CAR CUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHE GET SERIOUSLY HURT.
Electrical system, Sep 8, 2016
THE HORN HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE NOVEMBER 2015. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG IN THE HORN.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2016
KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH MOTOR RUNNING. COULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ALTHOUGH I COULD KILL THE MOTOR BY RELEASING THE CLUTCH (MANUAL TRANSMISSION), I STILL COULD NOT TURN THE KEY OFF AND, THEREFORE, WOULD HAVE TO JUST LET THE BATTERY DIE AFTER MANY HOURS OF SITTING THERE WITH THE KEY ON. I COULD NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED AS ANYONE COULD HAVE GOTTEN IN, STARTED IT RIGHT UP, AND LEFT WITH IT. DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND THAT OPINION PLACED THE BLAME ON A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO DISCOVERED MANY OTHERS WITH THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM WHO HAD TO HAVE THEIR IGNITION SWITCHES REPLACED, SO THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN.
Electrical system, Aug 18, 2016, crash
LIKE THE RECALL ON 2011 JETTA HORN THE 2012 JETTA HORN HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT WAS HIT BY A DRIVER BACKING UP AND VOULD NOT WARN THE DRIVER DUE TO AHORN THAT DOES NOT WORK. TODAY I WAS ALMOST SANDWICHED BETWEEN A SEMI-TRUCK AND A CAR MOVING INTO MY LANE. LUCKILY FOR ME AND THEKID THE DRIVER IN THE CAR GOT BACK IN THEIR OWN LANE. IT APPEARS THE TRUNK LIGHT DOES NOT WORK EITHER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE HORN AND TRUNK LIGHT STOPPED WORKING, LAST TIME IT FIXED IT'S SELF THIS TIME IT SEEMS TO NEED HELP TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. HORN CLICKS NO SOUND, NO ALARM WARNING SOUNDS.
Electrical system, Aug 15, 2016
IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN OFF AFTER STARTING CAR. HAVE TO JIGGLE AND TAP ON KEY TO EVENTUALLY GET KEY TO TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. ONCE OUT OF TEN TIMES THE KEY MAY TURN OFF NORMALLY. I HAVE TRIED MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH WHILE TURNING KEY OFF. I'VE ALSO TRIED MOVING THE GEAR SHIFTER TO SEE IF THE LOCK IS PREVENTING THE KEY FROM TURNING. NOTHING REALLY SEEMS TO WORK. THEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL I YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TURN IT OFF. SEEMS LIKE THE TUMBLERS GET OUT OF LINE OR SOMETHING. CAR IS PARKED ON FLAT LEVEL DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
Electrical system, Aug 14, 2016
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM. I'VE DONE MY RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND A COMMUNITY OF OTHER VW OWNERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THE VW MODELS (MANY JETTAS LIKE MINE). THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY PARKED, ETC, AND THE KEY MUST BE TURNED SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE ONE COULD BREAK/DAMAGE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH BEFORE IT RELEASES.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 14, 2016
KEY STUCK ON THE ON POSITION AND NOT ABLE TO TURN KEY, TO TURN CAR OFF.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jul 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE EPC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE CODE WAS CLEARED FOR THE ABS FUSE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH AND BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, May 8, 2016
CAR'S FUSE # 6 KEEPS BLOWING WHICH CONTROLS THE BACK LIGHTS THAT TURNS ON AT NIGHT, WHEN FUSE BLOWS LIGHTS ON BACK GO OUT AND CARS BEHIND YOU CAN'T SEE YOU AND MAY CAUSE A COLLISION WHERE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH MAY RESULT. I THINK THIS AN ENGINEERING FLAW WHERE THEY CONNECTED THE BACK LIGHTS TO OTHER MODULES IN THE CAR, SO THE SHORT REMAINS AND CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING EVERY TIME YOU PUT A NEW ONE IN VW IS NOT WILLING TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND GIVE ME A SOLUTION, THE SHORT IS NOT IN ANY OF THE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR, OR INSIDE THE CAR, VW IS REFUSING TO GIVE ME THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR THAT CIRCUIT SO WE CAN TRACE THE PROBLEM, THEY INSIST ON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER WHERE IT IS GOING TO BE A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX TO TRACK DOWN THE SHORT WHERE IT IS AN ENGINEERING FLAW. ALSO THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND SEAT BELTS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND START CHIMING WHILE YOU HAVE SEAT BELTS ON AND PROPERLY FASTENED, DO NOT KNOW IF SEAT BELT OR AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE WHICH IS VERY UNSAFE IN MY OPINION, AND VW REFUSES TO LOOK AT MY PROBLEM WITHOUT A HEFTY DEALER CHARGE. PLEASE HELP
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 6, 2016
4/5/16 4:30PM, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. BROUGHT TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WHO DIAGNOSED VEHICLE WITH AN IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING ISSUE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL OR FAIL IN THAT SENSE, BUT IT IS STILL DISTRESSING TO HAVE A FAULT ON THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Mar 17, 2016
DRIVER SIDE BULB KEEPS BURNING OUT. WAS REPLACED BY DEALER WITH OEM PARTS, BUT IT KEEPS BURNING OUT EVERY MONTH. THE DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT WORK. THEY KEEP REPLACING IT AND IT KEEPS BURNING OUT. I SEE MANY OTHER JETTA'S LIKE MINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE ROAD.