Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Recall

Volkswagen Jetta Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood in Lakewood, CO

SCHEDULE NOW Call Us View Specials

Frequently asked questions

Recall Summary

8 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20E064000 · Reported Sep 23, 2020 · 38 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20E064000 · Reported Sep 23, 2020 · 38 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Engine And Engine Cooling2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 11E036000 · Reported Sep 8, 2011 · 99,322 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Fuel System, Diesel1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 11V490000 · Reported Oct 3, 2011 · 168,275 vehicles affected

Defect

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…

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Suspension1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 14V656000 · Reported Oct 20, 2014 · 442,000 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Air Bags1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 15V483000 · Reported Aug 4, 2015 · 420,000 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Electrical System1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V615000 · Reported Aug 22, 2019 · 679,027 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Unknown Or Other1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V679000 · Reported Sep 25, 2019 · 113 vehicles affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

Don't Want To Service? Sell Us Your Car!

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA reports eight recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine and Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Diesel; Suspension; Air Bags; Electrical System; and Unknown or Other.
The reported concerns include brake-fluid leaks, exhaust-tip contact, water-pump failure, diesel fuel leaks, trailing-arm fracture, air-bag clock-spring failure, unintended rollaway, and regulatory compliance risks.

How do I check if my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has an open recall?

You can check a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check from our service department.
A VIN check determines whether a recall applies to your exact vehicle and whether the remedy remains open.

How much does a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta recall repair cost?

A 2012 Volkswagen Jetta recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized dealer under the manufacturer’s recall program.
Applicable recall inspections, parts, and manufacturer remedies are performed at no charge to the owner.

Can an independent shop fix a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta recall?

No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta at no charge.
An independent shop may perform unrelated repairs, but recall completion should be handled through an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall can affect the evaluation of a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta; visit our trade-in page to begin.
Completing an eligible free recall remedy provides documentation that the safety campaign was addressed.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Understand the Safety Risks

NHTSA describes eight recalls involving the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. A leaking master cylinder can reduce braking ability, while an affected diesel injector line can leak fuel and create a fire risk. A water-pump issue may contribute to timing-belt failure and engine shutdown. A vulnerable rear trailing arm may fracture and cause loss of control. Air-bag clock-spring damage can prevent the driver’s frontal air bag from deploying, and an electrical switch issue can allow rollaway outside Park. Certain exhaust tips may cause burns, while regulatory concerns may increase crash, fire, or injury risk. Waiting can leave a known safety concern unresolved, so arrange a free VIN check promptly.

Authorized Volkswagen Expertise

Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood provides recall support from Lakewood, Colorado, for drivers in Denver, Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and surrounding communities. Factory-trained technicians use Volkswagen manufacturer diagnostic tools to verify the VIN, identify the applicable campaign, and follow the specified repair procedure. OEM parts and the manufacturer’s remedy help ensure the work is completed as intended. When a recall applies, the authorized franchise dealership performs the repair at no charge to the owner. Our team can also explain what to expect before service begins and help separate recall work from routine maintenance. Call 720-807-1645 with questions or visit 8304 West Colfax Ave.

Start With a Free VIN Check

Begin by locating your VIN and requesting a recall check through NHTSA.gov or Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood. If a campaign is open, bring the vehicle to our service department so the team can verify the condition and complete the manufacturer remedy. If you are unsure whether a prior owner handled the work, still schedule an appointment and let our technicians confirm it. The VIN check is free, and qualifying recall repairs are free as well. Do not wait for a warning light or a recall letter to take action; early confirmation helps you address safety concerns with confidence and clarity.