2012 Volkswagen Golf
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volkswagen Golf is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 100 on record.
2012 Volkswagen Golf at a glance
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2012 Volkswagen Golf recalls 6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI 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 requirements.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This …
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are a…
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 th…
Fix: 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 wi…
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…
Fix: 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 …
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 6…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Volkswagen Golf common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Volkswagen Golf MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Volkswagen Golf worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Volkswagen Golf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Volkswagen Golf trims & engines on record
2012 Volkswagen Golf vehicles on record
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ1CW270559
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ6CW331145
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ2CW160393
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDIWVWBM7AJ2CW111938
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDIWVWNM7AJ2CW019144
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ4CW298064
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ6CW295005
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ9CW108808
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ5CW077914
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ9CW262984
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5LWVWDA7AJ9CW012647
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ7CW261218
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ0CW261934
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ9CW270681
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDIWVWBM7AJ7CW259924
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ4CW329989
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWAB7AJ3CW153438
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L TDIWVWNM7AJ0CW141839
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ4CW329961
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ6CW298339
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L PZEVWVWDB7AJ4CW292524
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5LWVWDA7AJ9CW310082
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2012 Volkswagen Golf — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Volkswagen Golf get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Volkswagen Golf at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).
How much is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf worth?
Comparable 2012 Volkswagen Golf listings run roughly $8,300–$14,700, typically around $10,547 (from 99 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.