2012 Volkswagen GTI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,134miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,134 miles.
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.
“Sunroof exploded like a gun shot while traveling on the freeway 60 MPH. Had just entered express lane and found it very disorienting and distracting since I thought I had been shot at. Had to check all the windows and my person for glass or injury before I looked up and saw the large hole in the sunroof. Sunroof glass appears to be protruding outward - like it was pushed out from the interior. Not all the glass chips recovered inside the car appear to equal the area of the hole in the sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #10927115, filed 2016-11, 47,000 miles“In the first incident dated 1/27/2014, the blade holder broke off the ignition key. My vw dealer replaced the ignition key under warranty. In the second incident dated 7/23/2015 (62800 miles), the key blade holder broke off again, all of a sudden, while I was driving. Obviously, the key blade remained inside the ignition switch, while the remote part of the key fell off. I was not far from home so I could drive back and extract the key blade easily with nose pliers. I contacted the dealership and they stated I have to talk to vw america for a key replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10736006, filed 2015-07, 35,267 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 28% |
| 2023 | 2 | 33% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 37 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 21% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology