2012 Volkswagen Jetta Unknown Or Other Problems
- 85
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 85 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stuck ignition · 35 records
- gets stuck · 25 records
- ignition turning · 18 records
- turning engine · 18 records
- cannot turn · 7 records
- turn engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
I am now having to replace the ignition switch for the second time since buying it certified used 2 years ago from herzog& meier. The problem is the key is stuck in on, the only way to kill the car or turn off is to disconnect the battery.. This seems to be a problem the dealership and vw know about but have not recalled. Research how many people have this problem.. This should be a recall....
ODI 11044292
Unknown Or Other
HEATER CORE NEEDS REPLACING AT 60,000 MILES
ODI 11043023
Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My sunroof exploded and my front right day light bulb had melted and now i have to replace the whole connector.
ODI 11042026
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11033438
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11033902
Unknown Or Other
The ignition lock cylinder has gone bad and i am unable to turn off my vehicle or take the key from the ignition.
ODI 11018827
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine. Car in park, key will not turn off car or remove from ignition.
ODI 11018721
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine
ODI 11013812
Unknown Or Other
Key stuck in ignition while the car is running ( stationary ) not able to turn key to off position to shut off engine
ODI 11012724
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The key will not come out of the ignition. We have tried everything possible and vw said this is a known issue but wont recall and have to pay 1000+ to fix. What if something happened with myself or kids in the car and needed to get the keys out!
ODI 11012218
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine
ODI 11012914
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11010174
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle ignition switch not turning, key getting locked. Per university volkswagon and uptown volkswagon in albuquerque new mexico, they see this issue on a consistent basis, however, there has been no recall issued. Fix is $650-$800 plus tax. 2012 jetta tdi cannot start car - key stuck 2014 jetta cannot turn off car hundreds of topics of discussion on the internet regarding this issue.
ODI 11015563
Unknown Or Other
My car stalls in traffic. While idling in traffic it just dies. It restarts right away but i have almost been rear ended countless times and one time the car jumped forward and i almost hit someone. I'm going to get in an accident one day and vw won't help me! My car has been there 6 times now! They replicated problem once and tried to fix. It didn't work. Now they can't replicated problem so won't help me! I'm so…
ODI 11011806
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. This has happened on multiple occasions and is sporadic. Last time was on 7/17/2017.
ODI 11005876
Unknown Or Other
Key will not turn in ignition causing flip key to finally break. Has been an issue for about a year.
ODI 11003874
Unknown Or Other
Ignition will not turn off. The key gets stuck with the engine on. It takes 10 mins to an hour just to get it off. Many vw drivers are experiencing this problem. It costs $500-$700 to replace ignition cylinder just to have it break down a year or two. Please force a recall.
ODI 11003016
Unknown Or Other
A/c cooling inconsistently and not cooling to the level that it once did. Learned other vws, like mine, were having the same issue. Needed electronic pressure regulator valve and a/c expansion valve
ODI 11013457
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. I pulled into my driveway at home on lancaster st in platteville wisocinsin and went to turn my car off. I could not turn the key backwards to shut off the vehicle. My car ran for about 2 hours while i called around to mechanics and dealerships trying to find someone who could help me. The vw dealership in dubuque iowa that i called told me that he has heard…
ODI 11002613
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 10995418
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Steering column lock housing is defective and causes the key to become stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is parked
ODI 11103567
Unknown Or Other
The key will not release from ignition. Cant turn car off. Happens with increasing frequency. Forced to drive around and try again. Has happened approx 1 time per month for past 3 years.
ODI 10993497
Unknown Or Other
Key was stuck in the ignition and car would not shut off at the gas station so that i could put gas in the car. After fighting with the key for about an hour it finally came out. Now every time i need to shut off the car i have to flick the key really hard the opposite way to be able to pull it out. After researching online it seems many other jetta owners have had the same issue yet vw has not made a recall. We are…
ODI 10993157
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 10992289
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition and i cannot turn off engine. This has been happening for weeks. When it first started it was only once and awhile but now every time i park my car it takes me twenty or more minutes to try and get my keys out and turn off engine.
ODI 11004640