general problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Everytime I fill with gas car will not start. I have to pump accelerator, then it will start. It starts normally on all other occasions. This has been happening for about 6 months or 5 thousand miles.

The car it’s having severals issues such a fuel system injectors fuel ?? gas leak also breaks and battery ?? alternador and much more this car was sold to me by a dealership looking for legal assistant that can help also it was on a accident but I don’t know when.

It first started around may 2021. The first symptom was gas or exhaust fumes in my cabin of the vehicle. Apart believed to be a fact it was the canister purge solenoid so I changed it out myself twice. The symptoms did not seem to go away so I decided to take it to a firestone; after a week and a half they decided they didn’t know what it was so I was refunded. After that I took it to “checkered flag Volkswagen” in virginia beach. When I was diagnosed with the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. After that was changed I had to move the very next day to alton illinois. So I use the vehicle to move to alton illinois vehicle seem to be running fine but after the day the check engine light came back on was the same code. Shortly afterwards I started smelling the fumes again and I developed a cough and I have occasional headaches come from the fumes coming from either gas or exhaust inside the cab another vehicle through the vents. Since I moved I cannot return to the same dealership to further resolve this problem and now I am expected to pay for further service being done and continue to pay for the service already done by the last dealership. This is a safety hazard to me to drive like the and I have to pay for an unfinished job. I would like my money back and have the service taken care of without further costs.

I was on my way to work at 3 am I jumped on the freeway and my vehicle lost acceleration and started sputtering back and forth I was able to pull aside to get away from the freeway the car then sped up on its own I put my foot on the pedal to see if I could slow it down it then drove normal about a block away from the freeway back toward my home it lost power again while driving very scary I noticed an epc light go on and off 2 times while driving when I finally got it home I turned the car in the on position and noticed the epc light staying on thank you for your time.

Fuel line leak. This leak is not only occurring in diesel based engines. While driving the check engine light appeared as it appeared there was obvious stress on the vehicle causing the car to stall & the car struggled to maintain momentum prior to the stall. Seemed as if the car was not shifting correctly. Took the vehicle to be checked to discover there is a gas leak detected after a pressure test was performed. The vehicle has 89k miles on it.

Map sensor - repeating failure the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor failure causes exponential safety issues while driving on highways and/or higher speeds that can result in death. After repeated replacement and repairs, continuous failure occurs. Stalling, power and steering issues occur at high speeds and/or on highways, putting driver at risk for a fatal collision. Personally, I have had the sensor replaced multiple times, including hoses and pumps on three different occasions. Soon thereafter, map sensor fails and has caused me to create almost a dozen collisions at high speeds, particularly on highways.

Jetta wouldn't start, called dealership and they said get it towed in, we have 12 other just like it, zero degree's outside, they told me about the inner cooler technical bulletin and they'd take of it, they said they would defrost it and look inside the turbo, they never did look inside the turbo they unhooked one tube and yeas moisture liquid came out they said not enough, that's not what they told me they were gonna do, its not a coincidence that 12 other cars are having the same problem, they didn't take care of it and made me pay for a new starter, totally unacceptable the 12+ other cars having the same problem. $84 towing and $480 for starter, they need to recall the turbo's causing the problems. Unacceptable.

Leak in the fuel system.

~tl the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Jim ellis Volkswagen (5901 peachtree blvd, atlanta, GA 30341) diagnosed that the fuel sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The fuel sensor was changed by dealer the vehicle was taken back the dealer where both a hard soft diagnostic test was performed; however the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was contacted however, there was no assistance offered. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The turbo on my 2012 Jetta sportwagon has failed at 89,000 miles and vw would not fix it. It cost me $3000 to fix. The particulate filter was dirtied as a result of the failure and vw will not replace it. It will cost me $2000 to fix it. I want full value for the car plus my $3000 back to fix the turbo. The turbo failed five months after vw completed the mandatory "service software update" required to get an approved smog check.

Had car in for new tires and after I left the mileage went from mid 40s to mid 30s, no engine service light, no partical filter light, returned to dealer and didn't offer to check it. 24,000 miles. Is this something to do with dieselgate?.

A woman and a young child departed a preschool on a clear, dry day. The vehicle shut down in the middle of the street 250 feet from the preschool without warning or any sign of trouble. The vehicle had run well to date. The driver attempted multiple times to restart the vehicle, but it shut down again within two seconds of starting. A good samaritan pushed the vehicle to the curb. The vehicle was towed to a Volkswagen dealer, where it was determined that the cause was diesel fuel system failure, necessitating total replacement. The fuel system in this make and model is a known problem, for which an extended warranty applies to 120,000 miles. The dealer had a fuel sample tested for contamination. Results were all statistically significantly within vw specifications. Volkswagen contends, however, that the fuel sample failed the test due to its own rounding error and refuses to honor its extended warranty.

While driving the Jetta tdi at 35 mph, all of a sudden dash lights flashed on and off and car stalled. We were able to steer car to side of road. The car would not turn over and was towed to local vw dealership. It was diagnosed with hpfp failure and the metal had contaminated my entire system and needed costly repair. Fuel was sent for testing, and when verified that it was not owner negligence vw repaired the car. The wait was almost 2 weeks.

Was driving 40 and was heading down a hill and was coming to a stop when my 2012 vw Jetta sportswagen power flickered, coil light (glow light) came on, it made a loud noise and died. I was unable to move it, could of been a bad situation. Thankfully vw dealership service gave me a number to a local towing company. I was quickly towed to dealership. It sounds like so many others have had this problem. Waiting to hear official diagnostics.

I went on a road trip prior to this visit, and had a scary issue with my car where it hesitated several times while driving, it was hesitating like it was out of gas but I just filled it up with of course the recommended gas which is diesel. After a couple of minutes it stopped, which I found to be unusual cause its to new to be doing this. Then I started to hear and notice that unusual noise coming from the front driver side of my car again but a little louder than before, it was annoying me so bad. I was hearing a constant rumbling, grinding noise while driving, the rougher the road the louder the noise, when I hit a bump the noise went with the bump, the smoother the road it was less loud but still there. I took it to vw and they had told me they scanned it and found no faults with the hesitation issue, than I took a ride with a technician who did hear the noise I was hearing, the technician even noted it on my papers. We then took out a similar vehicle but I could not hear the same noise, so the technician advised me to take it back again if it gets worse. I had told the technician it is not normal, no new car should be making these noises. Not to mention the person who had sold the car to me never thanked me for the purchase as well as told me to never talk to him again, when all I was trying to do was to get some help from him, but he had treated me like garbage and made me fend for my own. On this visit they had supposedly done a multipoint inspection on my vehicle, and once again stated everything to be normal, nothing stating about my tires.

When starting from a full stop in drive mode "d" I pressed the accelerator and the car responded with almost zero power to accelerate. It just rolled forward as though I wasn't pressing the accelerator at all moving 1 to 2 mph. After 5 seconds of pressing the accelerator and the rpm climbing slowly, it would achieve normal driving power. Even at speeds of 20-30mph the initial response upon hitting the accelerator was the same lagging response. Applying the gas pedal felt like starting from a stop with a manual transmission in 5th gear. I stopped the vehicle several times, even shutting off the car, without any change in the behavior during my 10 minute drive. After leaving the car off for half hour the problem didn't yet return.

I drove the car to work win I gatt out of work start the car put in reverse and the car staled out cant star towed to the dealer I whose told at that time car have fuel contamination no warranty . Towed it home my husband check car found fuel filter sum metal rust change filter clean line and filter housing and all parts connected to fueling car start fine for a 3month same ha pin did same now car staled as I whose driving with no start tow home an we are in contact with vw to see were this going. Culprit is hpfp.

Around noon time this past Saturday my son was returning from a neighborhood store and the car stalled at the roadside about 1/2 mile from home. He called and reported the cel and "coil" light blinking on the instrument panel. I was able to start the car, confirming the same lights were blinking and drove the rest of the way home. At home I called the vw service rep and made an appointment that same afternoon. We proceded to take the car in a short while and it stalled again enroute - would not restart & had to call for a tow. After telling the vw service mgr what had happened he immediately called for a mechanic to bring some tool and proceded to take the top of the fuel filter housing. As he suspected there were small filings of metal in the fuel filter housing. He then told me there was an issue with the some hpfp failures and they would be replacing it with one from another mfgr. He also said vw dealt with resolving this issue by replacing the entire fuel system. I am reporting this issue because I have read multiple instances on the internet of this happening and vw reporting that in many cases owners had contaminated the fuel system with gasoline. I fuel all the cars for our family and have never put gasoline in our Jetta's fuel system. I have all our fuel receipts from this year, and up till a few months ago had all our 2012 receipts as well. My wife is the high-use driver of this vehicle. I think I'm very fortunate this didn't happen to her on the freeway during her commute to/from work.

I purchased my car 1 year ago has approximately 27k on it now bought it with 1000 miles on it after a month after purchasing my vehicle I started in some wobbling rumbling noises coming from the left front of my car I took up a drive with the technician the technician heard the sound they had my car for four days didn't even give me a loaner and I missed school because so. After 4 days they came up with no conclusion he told me to bring it back when it gets worse I brought my car back several times and after everything look for the fifth time they told me that my tires are feathering I was wondering why they tell me that now I'm not after the first two times. I then took it to the tire dealership and several other second party dealerships when they told me my tires are fine along with one of the Volkswagen dealerships. I am now having performance issues with my excelerator hesitated it seems like it's gurgling and seeming to have troubles accelerating now. My miles per gallon has dropped from 42 to 38. I am here in a whoooing noise when I'm returning the wheel all the way right and reversing and it's coming from the left side left front side where the original noise was, vw told me it's normal. I'm also hearing the same issues must like everybody else's with this car with accelerating I'm hearing weird cranking noise through the ac vent which is a normal at high rpm's. Just recently I had a put my foot all the way down to the four with my brakes to stop the car and I don't know why. I'm also hearing the same issues like everybody else with my windows it's really not loud and noisy after about 50 mph. The dealership is yet to come up with clear answer to my issues they just told me to buy tires and they weren't even sure if the new tires would fix the issue or not. They also tell me I won't be covered in the future if something happens. Vw needs to be investigate.

Engine light and ecm (engine control malfunction) light both come on. Have taken this new car in 6 times in 2 years, and the lights are on, yet again. After vw replaced sensors (four times), and wiring (module), and harness. . . . All under warranty, this is still a problem. And I do not know if it is a safety defect or not. I want to know that before a crash, fire, or fatality happens. Please. . . . If this is happening to your vehicle, make it known to this site. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving various speeds, an unusual noise and vibration emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem. There was a recall related to the failure under the NHTSA campaign id number 11v490000 (fuel system, diesel) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Driving at 45 mph city highway speed, in traffic, & stopped at a red light. Light turned green, accelerated, car suddenly lost power & warning light came on. Turned onto a side street, turned off engine & looked up the warning light in the owner's manual. "engine pre-heat" warning, solid, not flashing. Restarted car, light was out, resumed normal travel on highway, but light came back on and check engine light also came on. Both solid. Contacted dealer & was told to bring in the car. During trip to dealer glow plug light resumed flashing & car lost power on hills. Tech removed fuel filter, found metal filings, said hpfp had failed & filled fuel system with metal particles. Repairs estimated @ >$7,000. Dealer originally said repairs would be covered under warranty, then 2 days later said they would not be covered under warranty. No possibility of gasoline contamination. Purchased car expressly to fuel it with 100% vegetable oil based biodiesel. Dealer knew intent & sold the car for this express purpose. Still working with dealer & vw to resolve warranty issues.

After less than 3 minutes of operation, the vehicle can stall under a specific set of circumstances. The incidences (13 and counting in 2 months) always occur when in second or third gear at ~30-35 mpg. The driver is slowing down (as to stop at a red light) and then accelerates (light changes to green). About 2-3 seconds after acceleration begins the engine stalls and must be restarted. The engine just cuts out during acceleration.

When fueling with diesel, some diesel pump handles don't fit into fill nozzle. While attempting to refuel vehicle. Fuel will spilled over onto person filling, ground and vehicle. You are unable to safely fill vehicle without spilling fuel.