One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has been reported for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving down the road and was coming to a stop sign. I had the clutch all of the way in and shifted into neutral while slowing down I put it into 1st gear with the clutch all the way in and the clutch engaged, causing the car to jerk violently. It went from 2200 rpm to over 6000 immediately. After getting stopped and in neutral I released the clutch pedal for it to stay slammed to the floor. It would not go into first easily with the clutch all the way in.
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| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems |