2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Safety Overview
The 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
- Unknown or other
- Air bags:frontal
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLKSWAGEN GOLF owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V862000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V329000: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V148000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V078000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 15V483000: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED...
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.
NHTSA Recall 11V490000: DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.