2012 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2012 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 182.20 in length and 57.20 in height. Made in Mexico, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,195 with just total of 8 recalls in the past 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V and uses 30 of gasoline in the city and 30 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 6
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,195 USD
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 31 - 33 HWY
Tires: 225/45R17
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 2012 Trims

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 30 City / 42 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 32 - 33 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta S

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M | 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 34 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M | 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 31 - 33 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 31 - 33 HWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL PZEV

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 31 - 33 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWLP7AJ0CM327635
  • 3VWLP7AJ0CM379685
  • 3VWLP7AJ0CM407968
  • 3VWLP7AJ1CM300945
  • 3VWLP7AJ1CM310407
  • 3VWLP7AJ1CM347716
  • 3VWLP7AJ1CM409745
  • 3VWLP7AJ1CM425721
  • 3VWLP7AJ2CM347773
  • 3VWLP7AJ2CM415196
  • 3VWLP7AJ2CM470828
  • 3VWLP7AJ2CM473499
  • 3VWLP7AJ3CM313664
  • 3VWLP7AJ3CM395024
  • 3VWLP7AJ3CM428703
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM302690
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM328142
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM347726
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM373937
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM424319
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM424918
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM428094
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM468627
  • 3VWLP7AJ5CM470404
  • 3VWLP7AJ6CM301539
  • 3VWLP7AJ6CM377245
  • 3VWLP7AJ6CM394790
  • 3VWLP7AJ6CM469651
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM312291
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM313604
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM367193
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM395155
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM396967
  • 3VWLP7AJ7CM423911
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM006006
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM321355
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM380535
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM408110
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM409726
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM409905
  • 3VWLP7AJ8CM416918
  • 3VWLP7AJ9CM411470
  • 3VWLP7AJ9CM412182
  • 3VWLP7AJ9CM428740
  • 3VWLP7AJXCM327853
  • 3VWLP7AJ4CM470295
  • 3VWLP7AJ9CM121567

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11E036000 started on /Date(1315454400000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS, PART NUMBER 1K0 071 910 U, SOLD AS ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 JETTA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011. THESE EXHAUST TIPS MAY EXTEND BEYOND THE ORIGINAL LENGTH OF THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST PIPES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.

Consequence: IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST TIPS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 11V490000 started on /Date(1317614400000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall 14V656000 started on /Date(1413777600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Recall 15V483000 started on /Date(1438660800000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 19V679000 started on /Date(1569384000000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Recall 19V615000 started on /Date(1566446400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Recall 20E064000 started on /Date(1600833600000-0400)/.

Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

FAQ

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has NHTSA crash test rating of 4 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

Vinlookup has no data to assist you in this question.

If you consider used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 30 miles, which is lower then 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $11,263.

Volkswagen All models of 2012

Volkswagen Beetle

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen CC

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Eos

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Golf

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen GTI

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Jetta

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Passat

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Routan

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Tiguan

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Touareg

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

$16,495 - $23,495
30 City / 42 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V DIESEL TURBO

Browse by year

2021 Volkswagen Jetta

2020 Volkswagen Jetta

2019 Volkswagen Jetta

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

2016 Volkswagen Jetta

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

2010 Volkswagen Jetta

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

2008 Volkswagen Jetta

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

2000 Volkswagen Jetta

1999 Volkswagen Jetta

1998 Volkswagen Jetta

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

1981 Volkswagen Jetta