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2012 Volkswagen golf gti

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volkswagen golf gti is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 52 on record.

2012 Volkswagen golf gti — representative photo
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2012 Volkswagen golf gti at a glance

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

2012 Volkswagen golf gti recalls 0

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

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

About the Volkswagen golf gti

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

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

2012 Volkswagen golf gti trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp

2012 Volkswagen golf gti vehicles on record

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2012 Volkswagen golf gti — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen golf gti have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Volkswagen golf gti. 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.

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