2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Safety Overview
The 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
- Air bags:frontal
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
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 JETTA 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.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V679000: 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.
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V615000: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park"... 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 Group of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 14V656000: The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden... 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.