general problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta - part 1

The ignition switch where the key is placed in the ignition and turned to start the car failed. The ignition would not turn with the key engaged inside the ignition switch. It will require a new ignition switch kit and new key in order for the car to function properly again.

I was driving on the road going up a hill and my fuel was just alittle low about 120 miles my car sputtered and died and didn't start back up stuck on the road with barley any gaurd rail so I'm partially in the lane and I got it looked at and my high pressure fuel pump failed and sent metal scrapes all throughout my fuel system so it's estimated around 10k to replace I got told it's because the pump barley lost fuel and it uses that to lubricate itself so somthing as simple as one of the pumps going out and this problem can occur or a slight short im just reporting because many others have had this issue with the pump and mine shouldn't have even had nothing going on at 120 miles 1/4 of a tank and I did look in my tank and confirmed I had fuel that I filled up at my local gas station in the middle of the city so it's not bad diesel I own a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2. 0l tdi cjaa.

Cannot turn engine off. Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. Dealer confirmed it's an on-going and common issue. Replacement parts also fail. Only way to turn car off was to pull the fuel pump fuse.

Key stuck in ignition, can't turn off.

The passenger mirror on my car was fine while I was driving to work and then when I went to change lanes I looked over in the mirror was black and had melted from it being a heated mirror I’m guessing but then I can’t see anything out of the mirror so it is a major safety issue but the mirror had melted and turned black thank you.

The car stop at the stop sign n in the traffic then push start n it worked 4times in a 2years I thought the vw made fir saving fuel. Today the car stop at highway n I almost got killed by sudden stopped. I got panicked couldn't think about anything then push the start it worked again. I google myself, there are many same problems n reports for 2012 vw Jetta. Please help me what I should do. Last year the vw dealer couldn't find anything wrong but there is some problem.

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the contact turned into a parking lot where the contact was resigning the contact foot was on the brake pedal. Not realizing that the vehicle gear was not in the park however in drive, the contact accidentally turns the ignition source 1 notch up without warning the vehicle rolled forward about 3 to 4 feet. The contact managed to depress the brake pedal and stop. Place the gear in the park turn the ignition off and back on. The vehicle resume back to normal about 1 week later a failure occurred while at work the contact attempted to start the vehicle which failed to start. The vehicle is not drivable at this time is located at the contact work. The contact stated that while on the Volkswagen website that contact was able to reach an agent to speak about the failure however was informed that no recalls were under the VIN. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 electrical system, steering as a possible solution to the failure however the VIN was not included. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure . The failure mileage was approximate 155,000.

Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine.

Key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. It is unable to turn off the car.

Key gets stuck in ignition and vehicle keeps running. Takes several minutes before the key is able to be removed with additional pressure and tapping on the key and ignition. Seems to be a common complaint and a recall or campaign should be issued by vw.

Ignition lock cylinder sticks when turning off and on. The sticking caused key to brake which damaged the ignition and the tumblers inside.

I have a recall for the 37m2-micro switch. I am concerned, the vw dealership does not have any days to let me schedule an appointment. I need help please, I hope it's safe to drive.

Unable to turn key to turn off ignition. Car is in the Volkswagen service center for the three weeks for repair.

Key ignition failure. Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine. Vehicle wont turn off and key wont come out of ignition.

The micro switch had been recalled due to being able to take the key out without it being in park. I have tried to make 2 appointments to get fixed and the dealership keeps canceling them and moving it farther and farther back.

The key is getting stuck and can not be removed. Can not turn vehicle on or off because the key will not turn. The vehicle was stationary on a city street. The other problem is that the airbag light is continually on.

As I was driving on the 78 west bound freeway, it sounded like a loud explosion. I pulled over and noticed my sunroof had exploded and shattered. It just blew up with no explanation, nothing hit it.

I'm still continuing to have problems with this var 2012 Jetta Volkswagen. Up in till recently it was fixed on a recall notice that displayed vehicle right roll even if placed in part and ignition turned off !! unfortunately it happened to my son during christmas 2019. What if there was a body in from that car. This car has been a nightmare and Volkswagen USA knows it. I took it in and was addressed of new recall which relays the same savageness; it was fixed till when ?? 3vwdx7aj8cm409049 this caused about 1000-2000 dollars in damage after we had already fixed this bumper with Volkswagen.

Head lights are on when temperature is cold. It happens every time and killing the battery. I believe the issue with light switch because when I unplug it at night from the car and re-plug the light switch in the morning, it all works without any issue.

Car dies at stops or low speeds.

The key gets stuck in the ignition and you cannot turn the vehicle off. Happens all the time and only my son can turn it off by pushing the key in a certain amount and turning the key just right. Hitting it with a hammer can work but afraid of breaking the key. I have seen online that others have this same issue. When I get gas I can't even turn the car off or when I go into a store if my son isn't with. My husband cannot do it either. Its been happening for about 2 years.

Key was stuck in the ignition and could not be removed. Could not turn car off. Car was stationary at time, but in work parking lot. Could not turn car off. Needed new key, new key cylinder, and key cylinder housing. Had to have rental car for nearly 2 weeks.

Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. You cannot even shut off engine because key won't turn to the off position.

Keys get stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine.

I have a "2012 vw Jetta se 2. 5l auto pzev" that at around 90,110 miles experienced a shift lever failure on 07/17/2019 at around 4:50 pm cst. The physical locking mechanism of the shift lever failed, and it was possible to accidentally shift into different selections while the vehicle was moving. I luckily didn't shift into reverse by accident, just the sport mode (this mode previously required the holding down of the shift lever button). After the failure of the locking mechanism, the electronic controls also no longer pick up shifting requests (eg. Shifting from "neutral" to "drive" using the lever would still show the car as in neutral). However, the vehicle still does shift using a very specific method of moving the gear shift lever all the way to the "reverse" position, and then moving it all the way to the "sport" position. When this is performed, I am able to then shift into "drive" then "neutral, and then eventually "reverse". I am not able to shift into "park" at all, and I have to use to yellow shift override tab in order to shift into any other gears (eg. "neutral" or "drive"). The key is actually stuck in the car as a result of being unable to shift into park, so I've had it sitting overnight with the key in the vehicle as well. Feel free to contact me if photos or videos are needed. I can also provide and elaborate on more information if needed.

I just purchased this vehicle in February of 2019. Since then the vehicle transmission shifts very hard when switching into gears. I drove this car while having my children in the car when the car very violently switched in and out of gears. It was very scary! as I continue to drive to impatient yo get off the nearest exit I noticed the car's speed starting decline even when foot is on the throttle. I pulled over immediately. I was so afraid to drive this vehicle I had the car towed 100 miles closer to home.

Headliner coming loose and obstructing drivers view.

Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. The key will not turn back- it is just stuck on.

Key gets stuck in the on position. Have to wiggle steering wheel and key to turn off.

My husband and I were driving east bound on c470, in englewood colorado, traveling at highway speed between 60-65 mph when an extremely loud explosion occurred. We initially thought we were being shot at or something fell out of the sky. There was broken glass everywhere, in our hair and even mouths. Thankfully, my husband maintained control of the vehicle and exited the highway and into a parking lot. Upon close inspection, it appeared that our retractable sunroof (that was closed) imploded from the inside out.

Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

After parking vehicle, key gets stuck in ignition and can't turn vehicle off. On a different occasion, I had my vehicle parked and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition when trying to turn the key to start the car.

When I bought my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, I complained about my cruise control not working and if I plug two chargers up it blow out and I have to replace the a few.

I've noticed that my check engine light comes on and off, it's the map sensor. It has been replaced several times and everything has been fully cleaned, check engine light still comes on. My car also seems to go into limp mode while driving. I'll make a turn, and all of a sudden the car will not want to move at all, ill switch it to triptronic and it doesn't want to down shift or up shift. I have to pull over on the side of the road. Turn the car off then back on. This has been an on going problem with both of these thing for the last several months. I've also noticed that this is a common problem with Jettas my year. It's extremely dangerous. I can be in the city on a highway, anywheres and it'll randomly not want to go anywheres, the rpms will go completely up and still not move. I know from other, that there is an update for the ecu computer on the car, for the map sensor and to I guess he'll with the limp mode issue. I also know that when I hard brake, it'll go into limp mode. It's extremely scary.

Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the engine.