52 problems have been reported for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2012 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 13 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Air Bag | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Visibility | |
| Steering | |
| Structure | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Tire | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Volkswagen GTI, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Volkswagen GTI with the Volkswagen GTI from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 GTI is 52 while the average number of problems reported for the 28 model years of the Volkswagen GTI is 62.