Does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (5).

How many 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 27 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and problems

1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 16V078000 · reported February 10, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 659,493 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system6
Fuel/propulsion system5
Engine4
Power train4
Service brakes4
Suspension4
Unknown or other4
Steering2
Air bags1
Fuel system, diesel1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 15, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
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…

Aug 7, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
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…

Oct 12, 2023 · Engine · 115,000 miles
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…

Jul 6, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
HPFP fuel system failed while driving at speed causing car to stall on highway.

Apr 30, 2021 · Service brakes
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!!!

Jetta Sportwagen model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	1	16	0	0
2010	1	23	1	0
2011	1	33	1	3
2012	1	27	0	1
2013	1	36	1	1
2014	1	34	3	0

Across all years, the 2013 Jetta Sportwagen has the most complaints (36). All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, the most recent reported on February 10, 2016 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?: Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (5).
How many 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 27 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2024.