2012 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 15 records
- glow plug · 11 records
- light came · 11 records
- high pressure · 10 records
- pressure fuel · 10 records
- fuel system · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car ceased to continue acceleration while in motion. Dealer assessment concluded particulates in diesel fuel line caused failure to fuel pump and related components. Dealer service department advised that particulates likely originated from diesel fuel storage tanks at gas station. Vehicle was still covered under manufacturer's 50k power train warranty and fuel pump and related parts were replaced at no charge. *tr
ODI 10660169
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph in the middle lane of three lanes at approximately 10:00 pm through light rain the glow plug indicator on the dash began to flash. Then the engine lost power. I pulled to the emergency lane where the car lost all engine power and would not restart. This all occurred within 20-25 seconds and we were lucky to be able to make it to emergency lane. We have since had the vehicle…
ODI 10648603
Fuel System, Diesel · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car is a 2012 vw jetta tdi, clean diesel. I was driving from san diego ca to las vegas nv. It was over 100 degrees. I was traveling on interstate 15 north about 70 miles per hour. 80 miles from las vegas, glow light indicator came on, car lost power. I pulled over and car stalled, would not restart. Called vw, told them about the glow light indicator. They agreed to tow the car to lv. We sat on the road side for…
ODI 10631588
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
With no prior indication, the engine glow plug light began flashing while driving on the highway. Within few minutes, the engine light came on and car started to loose power. Engine noise pitch changed, and was able to pull the car of the main freeway and barely made it to the dealership. As soon as we made it to the dealer parking lot, the engine cut off. Diagnostic of the car showed that the car suffered a…
ODI 10629267
Fuel/Propulsion System
33,600 miles with no problems at all on vw tdi sportwagen. Los angeles to lake havasu, az friday, afternoon july 11, 2014, 300 miles in 110 degree weather. Parked for 2 hours, drove to market. Glow plug light came on, engine stumbled, died, no restart. Walked to 2nd home. Next day - no start, called vw, towed 150 miles to las vegas, rented car in az for weekend and drive back to la. Lv vw dealer says "out of fuel".…
ODI 10629173
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank filler door will not open. Defect in locking and release mechanism. *tr
ODI 10639536
Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 vw jetta sportwagen tdi had high pressure fuel pump hpfp catastrophic failure on the highway. Was able to coast without power to an off ramp. 1 week of repairs but the near collision issue is amazing. *tr
ODI 10648171
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle engine (jetta 2.0 tdi) abruptly stalled and would not restart. The dealer stated that the high pressure fuel pump had failed; and had disintegrated in a fashion that the debris had contaminated the entire fuel system. Fuel tank, lines and injection system were cleaned, fuel pump and filters were replaced. However, the vehicle has still experienced intermittent stalling problems ever since this warranty…
ODI 10721695
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I drove the car to work win i get out of work start the car put in reverse and the car staled out cant star towed to the dealer i whose told at that time car have fuel contamination no warranty . Towed it home my husband check car found fuel filter sum metal rust change filter clean line and filter housing and all parts connected to fueling car start fine for a 3 months same ha pin did same now car staled as i whose…
ODI 10643191
Fuel/Propulsion System
As i accelerate to merge onto the freeway, i suddenly realized that i didn't have any power to speak of, which was quite alarming. This had never happened before. I was able to gain enough speed to get on the freeway, but i instantly turned on my hazard lights realizing that i could not gain enough speed to keep up with the flow of traffic. Shortly thereafter, my glow plug light came on, and i drove my car 1 mile to…
ODI 10534650
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased my car 1 year ago has approximately 27k on it now bought it with 1000 miles on it after a month after purchasing my vehicle i started in some wobbling rumbling noises coming from the left front of my car i took up a drive with the technician the technician heard the sound they had my car for four days didn't even give me a loaner and i missed school because so. After 4 days they came up with no…
ODI 10574001
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was on an approximately [redacted] trip. Approximately 100 miles from my home, my 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi was being driven at approximately 70 mph on the highway. The glow plug light on the instrument cluster began flashing. Vehicle then went into "limp mode", slowing to approximately 45 mph on the highway. I was able to make it to the next exit off the highway, and come to a stop at the off ramp stop sign. The…
ODI 10508307
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving various speeds, an unusual noise and vibration emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. There was a recall related to the failure under the nhtsa campaign id number 11v490000 (fuel system, diesel)…
ODI 10605505
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving at 45 mph city highway speed, in traffic, & stopped at a red light. Light turned green, accelerated, car suddenly lost power & warning light came on. Turned onto a side street, turned off engine & looked up the warning light in the owner's manual. "engine pre-heat" warning, solid, not flashing. Restarted car, light was out, resumed normal travel on highway, but light came back on and check engine light also…
ODI 10496077
Fuel/Propulsion System
High pressure fuel pump failed. Took to dealer and they repaired and said they are having problems with them. *tr
ODI 10470499
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After less than 3 minutes of operation, the vehicle can stall under a specific set of circumstances. The incidences (13 and counting in 2 months) always occur when in second or third gear at ~30-35 mpg. The driver is slowing down (as to stop at a red light) and then accelerates (light changes to green). About 2-3 seconds after acceleration begins the engine stalls and must be restarted. The engine just cuts out…
ODI 10471607
Fuel/Propulsion System
When fueling with diesel, some diesel pump handles don't fit into fill nozzle. While attempting to refuel vehicle. Fuel will spilled over onto person filling, ground and vehicle. You are unable to safely fill vehicle without spilling fuel. *tr
ODI 10460602