CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
Cp4 high pressure fuel pump will self-destruct causing little pieces of metal to go throughout the fuel system and causing thousands in repair lots of manufacturers are doing recalls to this pump but nothing for Volkswagen I have contact the dealer no help if you go online thousands of people it's complaining about the CP4 high pressure fuel pump it has a design flaw from factory and needs to be corrected
I was looking at the GMC Duramax diesel and it has the same problem as the Volkswagen Jetta TDI fuel pump failure due to American Diesel in the pump is designed for foreign diesel which is very expensive to repair can we please have some help with this where they can come out with a replacement pump that can resist American diesel
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became inoperable and the vehicle did not accelerate. The engine and power steering had failed. The glow plug warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the high-pressure fuel pump which sent metal shards through the fuel line. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
HPFP fuel system failed while driving at speed causing car to stall on highway.
VOLKSWAGEN KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS MODULE BUT REFUSE TO CORRECT IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. CODES: 01130 ABS OPERATION NOT A PLAUSIBLE SIGNAL. THEY NEED TO RECALL!!!
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen questions
Does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Engine (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has been fixed?
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