The locking system is hit and miss at this time. The automatic locks do not lock all the doors. Sometimes the trunk will not open, either using the fob, or the trunk release. The windows don't always work either. Child lock doors can be unlocked. I am planning on taking it in for service, however, VW charges $165 just to do a diagnostic check and cannot give me a range of what it could cost to repair. I am a senior on a budget. I have seen identical complaints on the internet for this vehicle and cannot understand why there hasn't been a recall. If I spend the money to get this repaired and then there's a recall, do I get my money back from VW?
2012 Volkswagen Jetta electrical complaints
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Unable to remove the key from the ignition to turn the car off, constantly getting stuck with the engine on other times hard to turn to get the car started. I see multiple recalls for this for some reason my car is not amongst them. 3VWDP7AJ1CM302229
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while turning into the parking lot at the residence, with a foot on the brake pedal, the contact was unaware that the vehicle was still in drive and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward approximately 3-4 feet before the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that a week later while at work, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle remained at the contact’s place of employment. The contact reached out to a representative on at the Volkswagen website and was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V615000 (Electrical System, Steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition key ceased in the ignition switch and the vehicle failed to start immediately. Also, while driving the steering wheel locked and failed to turn. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000
I was unable to turn the car off. The key were stuck in the ignition in the on position and would not come out or go to the off position. I was at my destination when I tried to turn the car off.
Miscommunication from computer to ABS system causing the ABS to engage when braking normally driving up to an intersection causing vehicle to not stop while pressing the brake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000 (electrical system, steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to volkswagen of olympia ( 2107 cooper point rd sw, olympia, wa 98502; (360) 515-3349) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Key gets stuck in ignition and vehicle keeps running. Takes several minutes before the key is able to be removed with additional pressure and tapping on the key and ignition. Seems to be a common complaint and a recall or campaign should be issued by vw
Unable to turn key to turn off ignition. Car is in the volkswagen service center for the three weeks for repair.
The key gets stuck in the ignition. The car won't turn off and keeps running. I looked it up and found several vw jetta's with the same problem. It should be recalled by vw. It is a safety concern and seems to be common. I ordered the part on line and was told of a national shortage., the car is stuck in the driveway.
Car ran hot first time air conditioning got hot car was going any faster with smoke from engine. No indicator at all car was running hot. Dealership stated the block mess up. Adjuster came stated theromast which not cover warranty for my car. Why was I never aware my car had these issues
Oxygen sensor code comes up, then all lights coming on, when vehicle is in motion. This car had a carfax sheet stating no problem and repairs done by micheal automotive in fresno ca. No recall ever mentioned, now a young mans first car , nothing but problems, only picked up because car fax stated it had no problems, now a safty concern.
Key ignition failure. Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine. Vehicle wont turn off and key wont come out of ignition.
The ignition won't turn off, can't shut it down. I was able to turnit off by applying pressure on the key and tapping the end of the key with pliers. I found this solution on the internet from other jetta owners. Volkswagen knows about this common issue and refuses to do a recall on the ignition switch which costs hundreds of dollar to owners.
The airbag light will come on and off intermittently while driving. Airbag sensors are malfunctioning.
I'm still continuing to have problems with this var 2012 jetta volkswagen. Up in till recently it was fixed on a recall notice that displayed vehicle right roll even if placed in part and ignition turned off !! Unfortunately it happened to my son during christmas 2019. What if there was a body in from that car. This car has been a nightmare and volkswagen USA knows it. I took it in and was addressed of new recall which relays the same savageness; it was fixed till when ?? [xxx] this caused about 1000-2000 dollars in damage after we had already fixed this bumper with volkswagen. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Head lights are on when temperature is cold. It happens every time and killing the battery. I believe the issue with light switch because when I unplug it at night from the car and re-plug the light switch in the morning, it all works without any issue.
The vehicle was stationary on an incline suburban city street. The key was unable to be removed from the ignition after driving and placing gear in the park position. I was able to remove it after I put the vehicle in the neutral gear position. However, this presented a hazard and caused an accident as the vehicle rolled backward and side swiped a stationary vehicle. This has happened several times.
Unable to turn vehicle engine off. Ignition switch is stuck in the run position and will not turn to off position without breaking key off in the ignition. Dealership stated that it is a known problem but vehicle was out of warranty and repair cost over 700.00 which may only work for a year or 2. Then would start having the same issue once again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000(electrical system, steering). The contact had not notified the dealer and manufacturer of the recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v615000(electrical system). After contacting heritage volkswagen parkville (9215 harford rd, parkville, md), the contact was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. P
I recently bought this 2012 jetta and the horn does not work. It does not sound when you lock the doors or hit the panic button on the key pad. There was a recall on some models for the horn, but mine doesn't seem to be included in on that recall.
Key keeps getting stuck in the cars ignition while the vehicle is on. Can not turn all way back to shut it off. It has gotten to the point where I have just not use the car, afraid will not be able to turn it off.
The car stalls when idling for example at red lights, drive through, stop signs with no explanation. The car stalls and then it'll start back up no problem like nothing happened, it gives no lights or codes making the problem undetectable I have taken it to multiple mechanics who are unable to find the problem due to it not throwing codes when it happens.
The horn which is attached to auto security system stopped working initially when coming in contact with heavy snow fall after moving to indiana from florida after the summer weather arrived it worked for a short time ass soon as the weather and rainfall changed the horn no longer worked, the water dispenser/washer for the wipers stopped working will no longer dispense anything. My vehicle was in use when the issues were noticed, it is driven daily and within a short amount of time it became noticeable that the weather was causing possible a shortage so that the horn or water dispenser refused to cooperate
Front driver side door will intermittently fail to lock and/or unlock with key fob or lock/unlock buttons in the cabin (began approx 6/20/2018 at approx 43,000 miles). Must use the key in exterior key hole to manually lock or unlock, but while key is in the ignition it is impossible to lock the door manually as there is no manual lock switch only power lock switch. Every time any door is unlocked and the driver goes from 0mph past about 10mph the car automatically tries to lock but fails. This is a safety hazard form carjacking, as there is no way to manually lock the doors from inside the cabin. At approx 46,400 miles (11/8/2018) the front passenger door experienced similar issues. It will intermittently fail to lock with key fob or lock/unlock buttons in the cabin, and the car will attempt to autolock the door after 10mph. The only way to lock the door manually is to open to door and use the emergency lock switch inside the door jam. This too is a safety hazard as there is no way to lock manually from inside the vehicle. An obd scan shows both driver and passenger door lock failures. Sometimes the locks will go weeks of time fully functional, but one or the other will eventually start failing again. This is likely due to a bad lock actuator, either a dead spot in the actuator's motor or poor soldering or connection due to poor design/manufacturing. Sometimes the driver can hear the actuator struggling sounding like a squeal from the actuator's location.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the horn became inoperative in cold climates. In addition, the windshield wipers failed. Furthermore, the ignition key became stuck in the ignition on several occasions. An independent repaired the ignition. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the ignition failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the engine.
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
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