2012 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

19V679000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase113unitsSep 201919V615000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the…ElectricalFree repair679KunitsAug 201915V483000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag…Air bagsFree replacement416KunitsAug 201514V656000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such…Steering & suspensionFree repair442KunitsOct 201411V490000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncFuel System, Diesel recallVolkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september…Fuel systemFree repair168KunitsOct 2011