2012 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 45 brake complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 9% of all complaints for the year, with 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 61,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 45
- 9% of 499
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 61,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes leading to a rear-end collision.
- Pedal requires multiple pumps before it engages, described as happening repeatedly over time before a serious failure.
- Vehicle rolled backward on a hill after the emergency brake was released because the pedal extended to the floor with no resistance.
- Owners report a vibration sensation felt through the car during otherwise normal braking at moderate speed.
- Some drivers report brake failure occurring within the first few hundred to few thousand miles of ownership.
When 2012 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 23, 2011, latest Mar 15, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 45 brake complaints for the 2012 Jetta, which is 9% of the 499 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta brakes?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2012 Jetta.
- At what mileage do 2012 Jetta brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 61,000 miles, though some owners reported failures at much lower mileage.
- Were there any injuries or crashes linked to 2012 Jetta brake complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake problem area shows 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 45 complaints filed.
- How does the 2012 Jetta compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 Jetta's brake complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, higher than the 7% share seen in 2010, 2011, and 2014, but lower than the 17% share reported for 2016.