Model year guide

2012 Volkswagen GLI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volkswagen GLI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 51 on record.

2012 Volkswagen GLI — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Volkswagen GLI at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Typical price$13,648

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Volkswagen GLI recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen GLI.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

What's a 2012 Volkswagen GLI worth?

Low
$11,600
Typical price
$13,648
High
$15,200

From 49 comparable 2012 Volkswagen GLI listings.

About the Volkswagen GLI

The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche slightly above the Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2012 Volkswagen GLI trims & engines on record

Trims
Autobahn PZEV · Base · Autobahn · GLI
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp

2012 Volkswagen GLI vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen GLI model years

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2012 Volkswagen GLI — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen GLI have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Volkswagen GLI. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

How much is a 2012 Volkswagen GLI worth?

Comparable 2012 Volkswagen GLI listings run roughly $11,600–$15,200, typically around $13,648 (from 49 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.