2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 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.
“I noticed my car has been cutting out and not having power when driving down a freeway. Ill put the pedal down it didnt move. I noticed my stereo started kind of flashing as well. I figured maybe it was electrical so I started looking around and I opened up my trunk and it was 4 inches of water where my spare tire is. Then I started looking around where my panoramic sunroof is and there's a huge spots of water that's wet. They did not disclose this to me when I purchase the car and I asked them if there was any problems of leaking. I think it's messing up my electrical system and my power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300052, filed 2020-01, 81,000 miles“2012 vw jetta wagon that was purchased new and always housed in a garage until february 2020. Water leaked into car interior carpet and spare tire well. Never received any notification of recall due to sunroof leaking. Repair was $900 out of my pocket”
NHTSA complaint #11372646, filed 2020-11, 84,000 miles“My 2012 jetta sportswagen tdi is having water freezing in the intercooler causing it to not start or even smoke when started. I had a 14 without this issue my dad has am 04 passat tdi no issue. I did research and on many websites it mentions 10-13 having this issue. The dealership told me there's an after marker part that fixes the freezing issue. This part will cost over 700 dollars. Why was this not recalled when it's happening to many years and the dealership has seen it multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #10954443, filed 2017-02Related 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
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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