2012 Volkswagen Golf Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2012 vw GOLF tdi (diesel) vehicle began losing power on acceleration from a stoplight and began clicking. Check engine and glow plug lights flashed. Power was reduced to 15% and limped to shoulder. Shut off engine and attempted restart. Engine turned over but no ignition. Towed to dealer who confirmed that high pressure fuel pump had failed. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump, tank pump, high pressure fuel lines, fuel rail with both sensors, all injectors, fuel return lines, fuel filter, and aux fuel pump. Tank and fuel lines were flushed and cleaned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627186, filed 2014-08, 32,378 miles“Car purchased november 2011. August 29, 2012 (much <10,000 miles) reported rough shifting of automatic transmission to Volkswagen of alexandria. Told that experience was normal. Trusted mechanic and used vehicle. March 18, 2013--complete transmission failure while driving in a parking lot. Engine shut off while moving and abruptly brought car to a stop. This is the same problem that prompted recalls for this car in australia, china, and japan. Brought into Volkswagen of alexandria and told problem was related to computer errors controlling transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524360, filed 2013-07, 13,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen GOLF. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle erroneously accelerated then crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 08/15/13 the consumer stated the accelerator stuck when he backed down the driveway on incline. The vehicle accelerated by itself after going down an incline and around the corner.”
NHTSA complaint #10514288, filed 2013-05, 6,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 25% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 12% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf
14 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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