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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 371 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 180 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Chile Dec 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Feb 201832860 mi$200 | One of the four ignition coils went dead, the previous owner changed two of the originals at 45.000km and now i am replacing the other two at 53.000. This is a common problem for vw. I recommend that you do it outside the dealer because they charge way to much for a simple coil change. The car can be used for short trips or to get to the garage. | ||
| Mar 201939060 mi$300 | Replaced the front shocks | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $44 | With 200 miles on the vehicle, the water pump began making a loud whistling noise. It was determined to be faulty. Two front wheel center caps fell off during normal driving. Upon inspection of center caps, it was found that the clips that hold it into the wheel had snapped. Dealer claimed that they were not covered because they were a trim item. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 20133000 mi | something in the clutch is moving. something is loose. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201438000 mi | Fault in right rear ABS sensor circuit; electrical issue: one wire inside harness had open circuit. Replaced ABS harness. | ||
| Dec 201445260 mi | Engine light on; Exhaust flap sticking open and closed; replaced flap | ||
| Feb 201546500 miC $600 | Heater fan wouldn't start. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 105hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Finland Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201222940 mi€150 | Door handles do not work properly when minus centigrade, you need to pull the handle twice to get the door open. | ||
| Oct 201339440 mi€400 | Door handles needed to be pulled twice Gas tank hatch always open | ||
| Oct 201463240 mi€700 | Manual gear box, could not get in first gear. replaced the "gear guide"? | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 20126180 mi | Leaking seal on rear drive differential "bevel box". Replaced seal and did alignment. | ||
| Aug 201313640 mi | Bevel box seal leak. Rear drive connection to transmission leaking oil | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Feb 20136500 mi | Front speaker had a bass rattle. It required replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 20136000 mi | Got the error message "Keyless malfunction." Dealer replaced the "brain" that deals with the proximity key that allows keyless locking/unlocking and starting the car. Repair worked for a day. | ||
| Nov 201310100 mi | Keyless entry system repaired by fixing wiring in driver's door. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20122000 mi | replaced warped right front wheel well liner | ||
| Sep 201315000 mi | updated software on RCD-510 entertainment system due to bugs when connecting with Bluetooth. | ||
| Oct 201315500 miUS $35 | left rear bumper reflector cracked. Replaced with new part. Dealer claimed rock damage, but an odd location for this. Friend had same problem with his car. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201771000 miUS $800 | Airbag sensor fail Sensor for front passenger side failure | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201211780 mi | Steering wheel functions (radio computer, nav, horn) stopped working. A clockspring wire had broken. | ||
| Sep 201429140 miC $1365 | Front differential was leaking. Repaired under warranty | ||
| Apr 201641220 mi | Subframe bolts needed replacing. Symptom was creaking while driving and turning. Air flow sensor | ||
| Feb 201863860 miC $200 | [audio] System stopped working. Repaired | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201313000 mi | Loud whine indicating impending WP failure. replaced pump, timing belt. Replaced timing belt cover. | ||
| Mar 201421000 mi | Crankcase breather replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201634000 mi | Left rear speaker not working. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 20131240 mi | Noise from driver's door when car is in motion. Found loose bolt on striker. Tightened bolt and adjusted door. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 20122000 mi | Sirius Satellite cutting in and out Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
| May 20122300 mi | Rear windshield washer nozzle clogged. When used first time, line burst leaking into trunk Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
| Jun 20124000 mi | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances | ||
| Sep 20124000 mi | Keyless entry not functioning at proper distances. Intermittent, but sometimes had to get within 2-3 feet. After five failed attempts, I asked that the car be replaced. VW did so with no hassle. VW took great care of me. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Jun 201310000 mi | Water pump impeller came loose and ate through housing and engine timing belt. Very common for R's with build dates Feb-March 2012. | ||
| Oct 201312300 mi | Battery died, dealer replaced it under warranty. Car is 18 months/12.6K miles old. Dealer said this is normal on German-built VW's. The US made ones fair better, battery-wise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201416120 mi | In Tank low pressure transfer pump not supplying adequate fuel pressure to the cam driven direct injection fuel pump, resulting in fuel starvation and power loss during times of high engine load and speed. Pump replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201518700 mi | All major components of the fuel system replaced. Fuel tank, in tank low pressure fuel transfer pump, it's controller, fuel lines, engine driven direct injection pump, and all injectors. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201431000 mi | Water pump leaking. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201433000 mi | P2015 check engine light. Entire manifold replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201688000 miUS $900 | Misfires on cold start. Carbon mechanically cleaned from intake valves. | ||
| Mar 2017106000 miUS $300 | Intake manifold failed. Replaced under warranty. Carbon cleaned from intake valves at same time. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 20126000 mi | Front Turn Signal would not turn off. | ||
| Mar 201316000 mi | Water Pump failure caused a slow but constant loss of fluid. Water pump replaced under warranty. Common GTI problem. | ||
| Jun 201318000 mi | Rear Hatch would not close | ||
| May 201427100 mi | Water pump leaking coolant. 2nd failure. | ||
| Dec 201543000 miUS $350 | Carbon Buildup due to Direct Injection design. | ||
| Jan 201627300 mi | Faulty HPFP (fuel pump). Common GTI problem. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201332800 mi | Intake manifold was replaced due to a faulty sensor. | ||
| Mar 201443000 miUS $300 | car was misfiring on cold start-up. I changed the plugs, coil packs and eventually the EGR valve. | ||
| Jun 201451000 miUS $55 | Tie rod ends were squeaking and needed replacement. this was the second set needed! | ||
| Jul 201451500 miUS $100 | Battery died needing replacement | ||
| Sep 201454000 miUS $600 | High pressure fuel pump ffailed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jul 201554000 miUS $150 | Rear wheel bearing became very noisy (driver's side). Replaced bearing/hub assembly. | ||
| Apr 201782000 miUS $40 | Latch for rear tailgate broke- I replaced it. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 20137000 mi | Service Now warning came on ~3k miles prematurely, dealer reset it | ||
| Aug 20137000 mi | Coolant leak from water pump, water pump replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201413000 mi | The knob to adjust the outside mirrors broke off with normal use and was repaired under warranty | ||
| Aug 201413200 mi | EPC warning light came on then turned off after a short time. Dealer viewed stored codes but couldn't diagnose specific issue, no repair needed. | ||
| Dec 201414000 mi | Water pump failed for the second time (first at 9k miles). Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201611700 mi | ECU updated per recall - fixed a malfunctioning warning light. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20124340 mi | Bluetooth module died. Dealer replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201739060 miC $800 | heck engine light one. Control manual had air valve stuck in open position. 3 hours labour to change $90 of parts. | ||
| Dec 201745880 mi | Haven't attempted a fix. pushing it back in does not solve problem | ||
| Oct 202074866 miC $820 | High pressure fuel pump replacement. covered under warranty but as my car was tuned, the repair was not covered. | ||
| Apr 202176260 miC $1500 | intake manifold stuck in WOT ( 2nd time), also cleaned out valves | ||
| Jun 202284320 miC $1200 | A/C compressor was dead (and had been for 6 years) | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Feb 201418800 mi | Replaced camshaft adjuster unit because the inlet screen had popped out. Extreme cold weather (-25F) may have contributed. | ||
| Jan 201519500 mi | Code 2015, intake flapper motor failed. Replaced intake assembly. | ||
| May 201532500 mi | Car was losing power under turbo pressure and CEL came on. Dealer found that intake fitting downstream of the turbo was loose. Dealer tightened fitting. This is also just a few months after the dealer replaced the complete intake. | ||
| Dec 201537000 mi | Replaced intake manifold. Car through a CEL (code 2015) on previous day though no adverse performance had been noticed. Dealer replaced intake at no charge because an extended warranty had been offered on this component by VW. | ||
| May 201640000 mi | Intake manifold replaced again. Through CEL, engine hesitated occasionally, and couldn't achieve full throttle. | ||
| Apr 201749000 miUS $100 | Check engine light flashing and EDC light on accompanied by very rough idle and loss of power. Cyl 1 coil was bad and replaced, cyl 3 has intermittent misfire but coil not replaced. Trip took about 2 hours. | ||
| Nov 201866000 mi | Intake manifold replaced. Turbo seals also found with slight leak but not repaired at this time. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 201450000 miUS $10 | Rear cargo cover/parcel shelf hinge pin broke off. Drilled out old pin, used a nut/bolt and nylon standoff to replace the pin. | ||
| Dec 201455000 miUS $257 | Minor coolant leakage on LH lower corner of radiator (a few drops on the garage floor). Coolant level was still full. Replaced radiator and PZEV temperature/anti-tamper sensor. Refilled w/G12++ coolant and distilled water. | ||
| Jun 201560000 mi | Windshield is delaminating at several places around the edges. Very unusual for a 3 year old car, typically not seen until 15+ years. Purely a cosmetic problem at this time. | ||
| Mar 201668000 mi | Very light misfiring at idle for a long time. Now much worse after a cold start. Eventually set code P0303 misfire cylinder #3. Moved the #3 coil and spark plug to different cylinders to see if the misfire would move. Misfire stayed at #3. | ||
| Jun 201670000 miUS $328 | Injected Seafoam Spray in the intake at high idle to clean carbon buildup that was causing misfires at idle and check engine light. Significant smoke after the process, so I repeated it again with a 2nd can. Moderate improvement, not 100%. Dealer found faulty intake manifold runner, code P2008. Covered by a warranty extension for this part. I had sharply lower fuel economy for months (a symptom of this) but the code never came up with my scantool. Intake manifold replaced. Dealer offered a manual carbon cleaning while the intake manifold was already removed. Cost was $328 since manifold removal was paid by VW due to the faulty intake runner. Normal price is $1100 for manual carbon cleaning at this dealer. | ||
| Apr 201779000 mi | Electric coolant after-run pump is making a bearing-like rattling noise intermittently. Didn’t try to fix it; will listen to see if the noise gets louder or more consistent before replacing the pump. | ||
| May 201782000 miUS $5 | Coolant was low and I can smell a coolant smell under the hood after driving the car. Unable to find any leaks or stains or other evidence of leakage. Since this time I have been keeping an eye on the coolant level and the loss rate is very low, probably less than 1 cup of coolant per year. | ||
| Mar 201887025 miUS $30 | Car was misfiring. Code P0302, cylinder #2 misfire. Inspected cylinder #2 spark plug. Appearance was normal. Swapped cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 ignition coils. Misfire code moved to cylinder #1. Replaced the #1 ignition coil (formerly at cylinder #2). | ||
| Apr 201994000 miUS $10 | Car had a coolant odor outside and in the engine compartment after driving, which has been going on for years. The coolant level drops extremely slowly and I couldn't find any visual evidence of leakage. Coolant was due to be changed anyway, so I added Bars Leaks sealant along with the new coolant. Seems to have fixed the problem; the odor has gone away. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201315000 mi | Water pump leaks | ||
| Jul 201422300 mi | water pump 2nd time | ||
| Sep 201532000 mi | Ck engine light on, was a sensor on the radiator, emissions related to replace the sensor whole radiator was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 201560700 miUS $2000 | misfire at idle. we checked injectors, cleaned valves, checked ECU and it ended up being a deflector plate inside the valve cover that had been damaged but a quick lube shop. clunk on bumps, a bushing that only clunked when partially loaded. | ||
| Mar 201665000 miUS $900 | replace shocks and 2 new tires | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201321000 mi | The dashboard developed a bubble and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 201417800 mi | CEL from bad sensor in intake. Very common issue on 2.0 TSI engine. | ||
| May 201432000 mi | Rough idle. Dealership could not duplicate. Last straw decided to get rid of vehicle before warranty ends. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jan 2016US $25 | failed coil-pack, replaced by owner. | ||
| Feb 201672000 mi | Faulty fuel injector replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201790000 mi | timing chain replacement battery replaced new Throttle Body and alignment | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201561000 mi | Waterpump replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201685000 miUS $630 | Began getting a CEL for Intake Manifold Flap errors. The Entire manifold was replaced under the TSB extended warranty. Rear Rotors were quite rusty | ||
| Jan 2018135000 mi | I started getting bulb failure notices on the MFI....11 of them! And the corresponding lights were in fact not working. Then all at once they began working again. After researching the fuse lay out I discovered the F16 (under the hood) had gotten so hot that the plastic had melted but the fuse itself did not burn out. It was only impeded by the melted plastic. I replaced the fuse and all seems well. | ||
| Mar 2018145000 miUS $150 | Began Getting Cylinder Misfire codes...changed Coils and Plugs but still getting codes......engine idles rough but runs fine under throttle.....fuel mileage is unaffected......suspect carbon build up | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 20128500 mi | Roof bracket around sun roof was rattling and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201527000 miUS $100 | Underbody shield came off and wire to oxygen sensor was exposed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201423000 mi | Water pump seal connecting water pump to block failed. Replaced water pump and two sealing rings. | ||
| Oct 201432200 mi | Water pump again | ||
| Feb 201538000 mi | high pressure fuel pump failed | ||
| Nov 201660200 miUS $300 | Cel on for bad intake manifold. Manifold replaced under factory 120,000 warranty on this part Paid 300.00 dollars for carbon cleaning of head intake ports and valves. Also had water pump replaced with VW updated part at no charge. | ||
| Oct 201989000 mi | intake manifold replaced under factory extended warranty again. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Connecticut, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201326000 mi | Leaking Oil when hot. Tightened loose oil pan plug from dealership. | ||
| Oct 201436700 mi | Check Engine light and failure to start led to replacement of Intake Manifold. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201310500 mi | Water pump failed. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201653000 miUS $550 | Window regulator failed - DS front window | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jul 20135300 mi | When turning wheels sharp to the right there was a noise coming from suspension. Dealer fixed it under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 201320000 mi | Right rear window not functioning. A few days later it fell off the track again. I was able to still use it if I opened/closed it without using the auto function. | ||
| Nov 201322000 mi | Loss of power and check engine lit on dashboard. Right rear window regulator replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 201319200 mi | Returned for routine maintentance and I was informed of a programming update for climate control | ||
| Mar 201422000 mi | The car was losing coolant without an apparent leak. The dealer determined that the leak was in the water pump and replaced that part. | ||
| Sep 201427000 mi | The high pressure fuel pump failed and the engine was not making power | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201418300 mi | Check engine light went due to condensation in the fuel line. The problem cleared itself but the check engine light still needed to be reset. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201782000 mi | code was for the intake manifold flap motor. Was covered by an extended warranty though VW. | ||
| Sep 201896000 miUS $134 | Had multiple faults int he steering control module. When driving over bumpy roads the electric steering would drop out. I erased the faults on my own and tried to relearn the steering angle sensor it would not work. Put the car up and checked the connections on the rack for any corrosion, no corrosion found. Looked up the faults on alldata and found a tech bulletin on the exact faults. Took it to the dealer and had them do the programming update for the faults. Have not had the problem happen again. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 201633140 mi | Clutch had squeal - repaired as per TSB. Flywheel still scorched though. | ||
| Jun 201735960 miC $140 | Failed start. Rough idle prior to kick-down. Bogging down on acceleration intermittently (will continue to occur until car shuts down and restarted on a 'good performance' start-up) | ||
| May 201845880 miC $300 | Loud compressor noise, increasing with load. Intermittent in nature. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 201524000 mi | Repacement water pump due to slow leak. This was rhe second time it was replaced for the same reason. Supposedly replaced by a newer version. Pads were worn out abd rotors were scored. Surprisingly the fronts were less worn than the rears. | ||
| Jul 202251000 mi | Have engine light on due to P2015 Intake Manifold Flap Sensor code but are not experiencing any noticeable performance issues or noises. Seems that it could be covered under a 15yr/150K miles emissions warranty for my particular engine type and date of delivery. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201316000 mi | Coolant warning illuminated. Checked Temperatures over OBDII (normal) and drove to dealer to top up coolant. Water pump found leaking. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 20124500 mi | Front Passenger Seat-belt buckle rattles if the road is bumpy. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201413000 mi | Coolant Pump Leak. Repaired Under Warranty at Dealer. | ||
| Oct 201416000 miUS $230 | Faulty battery did not hold a charge. Just outside of the two year warranty, had to replace with fully out of pocket spending. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 201587000 mi | Under their extended warentee, VW replaced the manifold sensor (which was either sticking or just reporting it was sticking) and the entire manifold. $0. Also a software update and a recalled air ad wire harness. All &0 | ||
| Jun 201799000 miUS $250 | Wireless ignition switch | ||
| Jul 201799000 mi | The bluetooth antenna is dying, and keeps forgetting my saved devices. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201520700 miUS $200 | A/C stopped producing cold air. System was down to 130 grams. The tech could not find a leak and recharged the system to 550 grams, including a dye to find any possible leak in the future. A rattle came from front passenger side door at speeds below about 40 mph. Tech located rattle on rear driver side door, cleaned window and door seals and applied silicone lubricant to that area. This did NOT fix the reported rattle. | ||
| Sep 201525000 mi | A/C was becoming weaker for the second time this y ear. At last visit, dye was injected into refrigerant. A technician, while replacing the coolant pump as part of a Service Action, found the leak and replaced the A/C condenser assembly. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Nov 20124000 mi | Airbag light, switch replaced | ||
| Dec 20138000 mi | Vibration when engine under load conditions between 1800-3000 rpm. | ||
| Nov 201626000 miUS $115 | check coolant light | ||
| Oct 201738 miUS $600 | Rear passenger caliper frozen resulting in complete wear of pad, scoring of rotor. Pads and rotors replaced both rear wheels. Caliper not replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201519000 mi | coolant pump failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Mar 201868000 miUS $550 | Water pump started a slow leak. Common issue, quick replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201756000 miUS $120 | Intake manifold failed, fixed under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201210000 mi | Parking brake release button broke off months ago. Arranged repair during scheduled maintenance. Whole parking brake handle was replaced and is now working perfectly. | ||
| May 201430000 mi | High-pressure fuel pump failed and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201437000 mi | Replaced driver's window controls, as auto-up speed working. | ||
| Feb 201540000 mi | Leaking water pump replaced. | ||
| Aug 201546000 mi | The wastegate on the turbo failed. The turbo unit was replaced. | ||
| May 201656000 mi | Plastic end on coolant hose cracked and failed, draining coolant. Hose was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201772000 miUS $148 | Seized actuator for fuel door preventing door from being opened. Car towed to dealership (on fumes). Dealer had to order actuator (2 days). Broke existing fuel door to release actuator for replacement, and new door was sent out for paint, but had to be done twice (extra day delay). Part was replaced and car was returned. In addition, the passenger side rear tail light bulb assembly had a broken clip and kept popping out. Had been broken for some time and I had ignored it. Reported at last scheduled maintenance (March), part ordered and arrived in mid-April. Replaced during this visit. | ||
| Apr 201885000 miUS $265 | Actuator motor for hatch stripped causing hatch to fail to close and a grinding noise from the motor when lifting the hatch via the badge handle. Hatch actuator motor replaced. | ||
| Feb 2020100000 miUS $400 | Replaced drivers-side window control unit, as there were two bad switches. | ||
| Sep 2021115000 miUS $60 | Replaced headlight bulbs. Tough to do with my big hands and not being able to see in the enclosure. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017104000 miUS $1400 | The ECU/EMU had to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Aug 2012 | Driver's side tail light wasn't sealed properly, condensation appearing in tail light housing. Severe rattle under low boost from the turbo. Clearly a wastegate rattle. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201552000 miUS $800 | Bad sensor need replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201210000 mi | Rattling noise when accelerating. Fixed when taken in for 10k service there was a TSB for a new waste-gate clip that was applied and stopped the noise. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Oct 20111000 mi | Poor Gas Mileage. City: 12-18 mpg. Hwy: 28-30. Combined: 23.9 mpg for the first 1100 miles. Was told that it would improve after break in period of up to 5000 miles but no guarantee that it would ever hit the EPA estimates of 24 mpg city One headrest in back seat could be removed but two others could not be removed. Had to make a second trip since they needed a couple hours to remove panel to fix problem. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jun 201670000 miUS $600 | Replaced AC compressor. | ||
| Mar 201884000 mi | Replaced intake manifold unit under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Nov 201429000 mi | Leaking Cam Position sensor | ||
| Jul 201855000 miUS $75 | Rear pass wheel bearing | ||
| Jan 201959000 miUS $300 | Intake Manifold Failed - CEL light | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States May 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201543000 mi | HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) failure | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201210300 mi | Wastegate rattle. | ||
| Nov 201430400 mi | Rear taillight full of water | ||
| Feb 201532800 miUS $760 | Bad PCV valve. Also required oil change as leaking valve resulted in significant loss of oil. Symptom was oil pressure warning light proceeded by grinding engine noise during a fast turn. | ||
| Sep 201537000 mi | Excessive oil consumption. Was burning 1quart of oil per 1,00 0 miles. Dealer ran a oil consumption test and said it was still within range (ie: 1qt per 600 miles is considered in range). VW's solution is to keep adding oil. :( | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201426000 miUS $200 | Had to replace the battery on a car that was 23 months old and had 25000 miles on it. | ||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Hatch area makes noise. Dealer claimed it is the tools squeaking and they cannot stop it | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201367000 miUS $300 | Fan motor on heater was squealing. Fan blower was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201475000 miUS $900 | High pressure fuel pump failed causing performance issues. | ||
| Aug 201484100 miUS $500 | Check engine light came on. Sensor was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201421000 mi | Interior panels popped off, replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Dec 201214000 mi | Front strut mounts making grinding noise. Replaced both front strut mounts. Loud buzzing noise from right passenger vent when over course roads. Dealer noticed noise and replaced vent. So far noise is absent. | ||
| Dec 201328000 mi | Replaced broken A/C vent. Turbo waste gate was rattling when accelerating. | ||
| Feb 201543000 miUS $991 | Electronic Control module failed. High pressure fuel pump failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 201667000 miUS $114 | Threw a code for a failed coil pack after cold engine misfire. Replaced all of them and it completely resolved the issue. | ||
| Aug 201768000 miUS $300 | Trunk latch servo failed and would not latch. All of the trunk latch needed to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 20123000 mi | Rear hatch wouldn't open Rear hatch broke again | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 2012 | Car's trip computer did not have all functionality installed correctly at factory; dealer had to perform a software install/upgrade to fix issue | ||
| Oct 201211000 mi | wiper/multi function stalk on right side of steering column fell apart while I was using it on a rainy day. | ||
| Sep 201446000 miUS $712 | High pressure fuel pump should signs of failing (MIL light on, car hard to start and hesitating). Normal pressure to be 40psi; test reading had it at 7psi, | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201536000 mi | Foam on drivers side seat back split and allowed metal bar in the seat back to contact the drivers back. Repair covered under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 20148000 mi | Alarm system was going off randomly for no apparent reason. Computer software had an error code. Dealer reset code and problem seems to be fixed. | ||
| Mar 201514000 mi | Slight creaking noise on dry steering. Dealer replaced strut mount/bearing under warranty. Quick and easy repair. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201212000 mi | Leaky rear windshield washer nozzle was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201535000 mi | Water pump failed, leaking almost all coolant. | ||
| Sep 201541000 mi | Water pump was replaced as per recall. | ||
| Dec 201543000 miUS $500 | Oil leak from upper timing cover. Cover replaced. | ||
| Feb 201757000 miUS $300 | Oil leaking from timing cover. | ||
| Jul 2022133800 miUS $2600 | Oxygen sensor failed, causing a check engine light and problems with power delivery on initial driving. Lower control arm bushings were found to be worn during standard vehicle inspection and were replaced. Engine cam cover found to be seeping oil during standard vehicle inspection and was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 20124000 mi | The bluetooth module was faulty and needed to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201221800 mi | replaced faulty water pump | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States May 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201423800 mi | Airbag warning light for driver's side came on, and all steering wheel controls stopped working, were no longer lit. VW replaced a clock spring, which resolved the issue. GTI logo in steering wheel silver trim almost completely worn off. I asked dealer to replace that trim part under warranty. Was told that they can't replace just the trim. They've ordered a completely new steering wheel. | ||
| Feb 201526000 mi | Light switch cracked. Dealer replaced at no charge despite this not being covered by warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201647000 mi | Water pump failure | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 201641300 mi | Intake manifold | ||
| Jul 201667700 miUS $200 | Ignition coils and Spark plugs | ||
| Jul 201784000 miUS $5000 | Mechatronics broke and is inrepairable. Replacement required. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2012 | Radio would not tune certain FM stations without shutting down. Dealer ordered new radio. | ||
| Jul 2012 | Replaced radio | ||
| Apr 201430000 mi | Water pump failed. Had to be towed for service. | ||
| Jan 2016 | Coilpack failed on valve 2 and was replaced under power train warranty. Ecu recall also performed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States May 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Aug 20124700 mi | iPod MFI cable was not working correctly | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada May 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201317980 mi | Malfunctioning rear oxygen sensor - in first ten km driven. | ||
| Nov 201325260 mi | Two full battery failures led to two jump-starts, about 5 hours lost, and a full battery replacement under warranty (1.25 years after purchase). | ||
| Dec 201448980 mi | 'The' known intercooler design issue - condensation causes water to fill the intake and 'prevents' starts. Dealer decision to replace per TSB. About 5 hours' billable work or $3,000 if not under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201551420 miC $375 | Rear exhaust gas temp sensor. Entire bloody subframe had to be lowered to change. Fought with dealer over goodwill. In the end, VW Canada paid 75% - yay VW, boo dealer. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201640000 miUS $300 | They replaced the part. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201221400 mi | Simple dash and panel rattles. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201696700 mi | Headliner came loose. Since it's a TDI and going back from whence it came soon, I just stapled it up. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Nevada, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201213000 mi | After a rain, used the defogger. Soon after lost the radio. All other media played. Satellite, CD, Phone worked in that console. Then the radio started playing. But only the HD (AM and FM) stations. Then problem went away. Reported to dealer, no tests. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 20124700 mi | One side of the rear-spoiler's glue didn't hold (Dealer installed, optional spoiler). Took it to the dealer who re-installed it properly. Hasn't moved since. | ||
| May 201423540 mi | Front right stabilizer bar end link got loose, causing noises at low speed. Replace under warranty by dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - May 2017 | |||
| Jun 201210000 mi | Sunroof leak. Water ran down A pillar behind the dash, and onto the floor. Sunroof seat was repaired, car dried out | ||
| Apr 201316300 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
| Aug 201540700 miUS $340 | Sway bar end links replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 201748000 miUS $200 | Replace battery | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201335960 mi | Inside cover of hatch came loose, screw fell out. Dealer repaired under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201670060 miC $150 | Front sway bar endlinks needed to be replaced to solve clunking in front end | ||
| Jun 201785560 mi | Exhaust pressure control valve stuck open. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 201219300 mi | Bad fuel pressure valve on the fuel return line was causing hesitation and stumbling at steady cruising state around 35-50 mph. | ||
| Feb 201326400 mi | Bad fuel pressure valve; same problem as previous (failed again). | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Arizona, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Driver's side front door squeaked. Dealer readjusted the mounting of the door and solved problem. | ||
| Sep 201664000 miUS $50 | In an effort to isolate and eliminate a humming noise, dealer replaced front passenger side wheel bearing that they claimed was worn out. Issue still remained after replacement, still not sure if repair was actually necessary. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201316200 mi | Ventilation system smelled like crap literally. Needed a new compressor although ac never blew warm and was Ice cold. they did a recall on the cabin filter it had an issue and smelled up the car when the fan was on. Clean the vent system and new filter. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 20122000 mi | Transmission is surging at slow speeds (approx 20MPH) | ||
| Dec 20126000 mi | Intermittent jerking/lurching action caused by the transmissions when driving at slow speeds. VW repaired by reflashing the computer with an update. The update has resolved the issue. | ||
| Apr 20138700 mi | When outside temp was 60 deg F. or higher, the low coolant light would come on after driving vehicle for 30 minutes, shutting it down for 20 minutes, and starting it up again. | ||
| Dec 201429000 miUS $193 | Strong musty smell coming from vent when using A/C Dealership replaced pollen filter and cleaned ventilation system using AIRCO CLEAN | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 201434000 mi | Car wouldn't start in the morning - water frozen in intercooler. Work to replace turbo intercooler, etc. Service Bulletin to resolve issue with moisture buildup in the intercooler. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201673140 miC $196 | Reverse bulb not working. Harness issue. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 20125000 mi | DSG equipped car stalled then ran rough after re-starting. | ||
| Jun 20129000 mi | Check Engine Light during roadtrip. Brought to dealership after return home, no current problems found. Code was EGR related. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201439060 mi | Check engine light came on. Exhaust flap was seized. Was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201651460 mi | Went to start car. Started and then would stop. Info screen said "key not in range". Tried other key...same. Had car towed to dealer. Immobilizer was re-programmed. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Jan 202266000 mi | EGT sensor bad. Dealer replaced no cost since CPO with warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201429760 mi | Pulled code P047F - "Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A Stuck Open" Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Dec 201560000 miUS $100 | CEL came on indicating a problem with EGR system. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201315200 mi | Left B-pillar creaked loudly whenever going over bumps or when torsion applied to frame. Solved by "Universal spray at some B-pillar points and lubed weather seals in contact with door and body." Common TDI low speed lurching problem. At low speeds when the engine is cold the car lurches between 1st and 2nd gear. Dealer said they could not reproduce. I was able to reproduce it the next morning. WIll have to leave it overnight w/ them | ||
| Dec 201310000 mi | Started car after it had been parked for 1 hour and turned the headlights on. Dash indicated a headlight was out, but inspection revealed all lights working. Restarted car and indicator went away. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201429000 mi | The dealer replaced a faulty exhaust gas temperature sensor. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 20122700 mi | Sunglass compartment overhead kept popping open. Replaced under warranty | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 105hp 1.2L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Queensland, Australia Feb 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201417720 mi | Minor leak in water pump. Fixed under warranty | ||
| Jun 201418600 mi | Rattle with fuel line. Common problem, fixed in 5 minutes by mechanic. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 20137440 mi | Heater control would not put out maximum heat when set at high; would have to dial control to 'low' then turn to 'high' before hot air would come out of vents. Vehicle required a software upgrade to work. Passanger side sun visor light would turn on and off when pulling visor down from ceiling. | ||
| Jun 201731620 miC $300 | Started experiencing occasional mild knocking noise in front end when going over small bumps and when driving. Front tie-rod end links needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201839060 miC $800 | Rear passenger tire flat - replaced all four tires | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 2012 | Shifter cable became disconnected from transmission rendering car undriveable - stuck in Reverse. | ||
| Mar 20133000 mi | Something was wrong with the window track or window motor on the rear driver's side window. The deal never fully explained what was wrong. | ||
| Jul 201614000 miUS $273 | Trouble code P2432. Took the deal a day to diagnose. VW CC covered 75% of repair. 2ndary air injection system. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 20122480 mi | EVAP problem, engine light came on. Dealer replaced some component at the gas tank. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 20138000 mi | After hail repair, both narrow "headliners" running fore-and-aft over the tops of the front doors----not the "big headliner" over the entire cabin-----separated at their joints about 4 inches back from the upper corners of the windshield. | ||
| Jan 201515700 mi | Passenger side visor broke off under slight stress. Dealer replied under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201513200 mi | Secondary air pressure sensor circuit low. Per Tech Bulletin #2028415/3. Replaced secondary air pressure sensor. | ||
| Jul 201514200 mi | Visor light remains on while ignition is on. Light only turns off if ignition is off and locked. Visor work had been done in Jan 2015. Chafed wiring on incorrectly routed wire. Replaced wiring in correct format. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Aug 201212260 mi | the turn signal, and start up chimes changed tone, and the resulting fix is a new instrument cluster, which is on order, and to be installed. no big deal, VW was great about it. | ||
| Sep 201213020 mi | return trip for instrument cluster review, didn't reset the measurement of days to service, mechanic had to diagnose with other car, easy fix, took a about 20 mins or so. | ||
| Feb 201436760 mi | knock sensor replaced / manifold pressure sender cleared codes. car would go into "safe" mode, and not surpass 3000 RPM in acceleration in any gear (5-spd manual), it was determined to be the intake manifold sensor. | ||
| Mar 201436580 mi | manifold pressure sensor seems problematic, they haven't replaced it yet. performed a VW service bulletin, and the sensor came on again 2 weeks later (first trip March 12 or so, next one soon...for something, who knows this time.) MAP sensor reset (2nd time...first time was when we replaced the knock sensor). dealer reset sensor, will replace it when the sensor is tripped again. MAP sensor replacement - taken to dealer vehicle was hunting in RPM from 0 to 1000 vehicle was holding RPM when revved for a few seconds at 2000, or 3000... warranty repair, not sure if this is the extent of current issues...stay tuned. | ||
| Sep 201444640 mi | the ongoing engine light issue seems to have been resolved. its been in the shop 1 - 2 times a month since March. reflash software, replace MAF, replace wiring, etc, all done on last trip | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New York, United States May 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 201326000 mi | Whirring noise under the hood. Dealer claims it to be normal noise from vacuum motor controlling the idle. I do not remember hearing it from new. | ||
| Feb 201429100 mi | Washer tank level switch stopped working. | ||
| Jun 201437000 mi | I had the dealer install a factory navigation system when I purchased the car July 2012. They had to install a shark fin antenna. In April of this year I noticed water in the rear drivers side footwell. The roof antenna had leaked. | ||
| Apr 201557800 miUS $270 | MAP sensor code. Needed software update. Not covered by warranty | ||
| Feb 201671000 mi | Started banging during downshifts when coming to a stop. Had same problem in my 2008 Golf | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 4dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 201311160 mi | Sunroof rattle repaired | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201318340 mi | Musty smell from HVAC. Cleaned system and replaced pollen filter. | ||
| Mar 201537200 mi | Rattle in headliner near sunroof controls. Found and tightened loose screw. | ||
| Jul 201544820 mi | Gauge cluster warnings chimes (key-in, turn signal on, etc.) stopped working. Gauge cluster replaced. | ||
| Jun 201790520 miC $210 | Rattle when going over uneven pavement at low speeds. Sway bar end links were replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018104780 mi | Repaired wire under driver's seat that was accidentally broken. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 256hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201639500 miUS $135 | OEM battery failed. Replaced by owner with aftermarket AGM battery. Original battery failed sooner that expected. | ||
| May 201775000 miUS $350 | Replaced front pads and rotors. | ||
| Jul 2021123000 miUS $900 | Timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket and associated seals. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201332000 miUS $300 | Gas filler door hinge cracked and broken left under car shield | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201731300 miUS $35 | Fuel pump cam follower replaced. Wear on cam was low and the replacement was not necessary. | ||
| Oct 201732000 mi | Regular service interval to change differential fluid | ||
| Mar 201836000 miUS $1800 | Water pump replaced, additionally timing belt, tensioner and pulleys were replaced because coolant had leaked onto the timing belt and contaminated it. Oil/filter change was done since it was close to its next service interval. | ||
| Oct 201945300 miUS $50 | Low-pressure fuel sensor replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201314500 mi | A failed water pump gear caused the timing belt to fail which resulted in a blown motor. VW replaced the engine, no questions asked. No problems since. Apparently this has been a problem for a few cars with an early 2012 build date as mine. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201695000 miUS $250 | Fuel cap lock solenoid shorted. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 20129000 mi | Wind noise on both driver and passenger door. Driver door was also rattling, making a thudding noise when going over rough roads. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - May 2019 | |||
| Aug 201538000 mi | Water pump leak | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 2012 | I took the car in for a slight vibration when the car reaches about 45 mph and above | ||
| Aug 20124600 miUS $100 | Had the car in for an oil change and tire rotation and balance to try to see if the vibration would go away but it didn't. $100 was for oil change and tire rotation and balance which I thought the price was fair since it was the dealer | ||
| Aug 201430000 mi | replaced water pump and tie rods | ||
| Apr 201653200 mi | Coolant light came on Friday. Took the car Saturday to have it checked, a new water pump was installed. | ||
| May 201654000 mi | power door locks no longer work. will not get it fixed | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 20122300 mi | Water leaking into left side passenger window. | ||
| Oct 201424200 mi | Recirculation valve sticking and throwing code | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 20124000 mi | Dealer fixed a rattle near the glovebox. Replaced vent assembly and added foam to side panel per a TSB. | ||
| Aug 201313000 mi | Low coolant warning (had checked 2 days earlier, no issue). Water pump was source of leak. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201422000 mi | Lost coolant due to bad seal. Covered under warranty. Dealer replaced 9 seals to be safe and test drove for 5 miles. | ||
| Mar 201750000 miUS $700 | Clutch plate issue—required new clutch, done by local shop Timing chain issue—wrecked engine | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201429000 miUS $54 | Clunking noise when making sharp turn over bump. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Indiana, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201428000 miUS $400 | Found coolant leak. Defective water pump replaced. | ||
| May 201643000 miUS $600 | 15 months old around 20k miles car tires were cupped and ruined. My other VW GLI also cupped and destroyed its tires. Car realligned but it has been determined at 43k miles car will need all new struts and another realignment to correct. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 20113000 mi | EPC light on, reset computer | ||
| Jan 20123700 mi | EPC light, many parts replaced. ECM, CCC connectors and housing. Light came back on eight days later. | ||
| Mar 20127000 mi | EPC light. Final fix was the replacement on the steering column wire harness. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Kentucky, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Cold engine start - EPC light would flash, check engine light would come on, power loss occasionally. After engine warmed up issue would dissipate. Would occasionally notice same problem after sharp turn. Replaced cam sensor and some related cracked pins. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Oct 201434800 mi | Check coolant light came on, water pump was leaking and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201435400 mi | Engine was misfiring badly and went into limp mode, check engine light and epc light came on. Three of four coil packs were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201418100 mi | Water Pump Failed Leaking Coolant. Coolant light went on on dash. New water pump installed under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Montana, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Sep 201639000 mi | I was on a trip, had an alarm concerning cooling. Took to dealer who replaced water pump under a recall notice. | ||
| Apr 201854000 miUS $129 | Check engine light, dealer checked emissions systems, found no problem. Reset engine light. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Germany Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201886800 mi€75 | CEL lit. VAGCOM called misfiring cylinders. Replaced coil packs; no improvement. Problem not solved yet. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 20122460 mi | Glove Box Squeaks when opening, | ||
| Mar 201524800 mi | High pressure fuel pump sensor was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201320000 mi | Problem with seat back mechanism | ||
| Jan 2014 | Dsg transmission stopped working. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201438300 mi | Paint is chipping off car everywhere. VW said they will cover only 1 of the many areas. Still working with the dealer, but it looks like they will not stand behind it. Paint started coming off in non-wear areas at about 20K mi. | ||
| May 201546000 mi | Paint chipping off all over the place. Rust beneath the paint on the tailgate. Do not buy a white Volkswagon. The paint is horrible. Volkswagen will only repair about 30% of the problem areas. Their paint warranty SUCKS. Don't trust VW. | ||
| Nov 201547000 mi | Peeling paint, rust. Many locations on body. Took several trips to body shop to get it fixed and there are new ones being repaired now | ||
| Aug 201648000 mi | Bad Paint from factory. Repairs done by incompetent body shops. Volkswagen denies some rust repairs while telling me on the phone that "volkswagens don't rust". Terrible manufacturer, avoid at all costs. Denied problems exist for 2 years | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20136000 mi | I had a rattle in the passenger side door and a wind noise in the drive side door. The dealer applied a rattle kit to the passenger side door and adjusted the driver side door. | ||
| Aug 201310300 mi | Dealer replaced driver side door seal. | ||
| Jan 2014 | The steering wheel clock spring malfunctioned causing my steering wheel controls and airbag to stop working. The dealer replaced the clock spring in approximately 2 4 hours. It was covered under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201431000 mi | Turbo bearings failed 31000 miles. The turbo was replaced under warranty and a loaner car was provided at no cost. | ||
| Dec 201561000 miUS $108 | The push button start stopped required multiple presses to start/stop. The button itself needed to be replaced. Simple fix, part cost $108 from the dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201212000 mi | Power window switch on the driver's side had been malfunctioning since the car was delivered. Dealer installed a new switch cluster under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Rear window windshield wiper arm broke off the car while driving. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201677000 miUS $186 | Replaced glow plug on one cylinder. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 20134000 mi | Issue was with window switch on driver's side that controls passenger window. Amount of pressure needed to perform the "one-touch" open/close feature wasn't right. | ||
| Jun 201415000 mi | Pedal movement before brakes "grab" is too much. Wanted them to bleed brake fluid or do something that would make the brake pedal more precise. Dealer said they bled brakes a bit but it all looked good and pedal movement was normal. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Heating coil blinking dash light. Dealer replaced heating coil computer module and car battery under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201525000 mi | Driver's window switches one-touch up/down function stopped working, and occasionally wouldn't work at all. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2022144000 miUS $1000 | Front speakers died along with amp I installed previously, replaced both with Audiofrog G60S using rivet nuts/nutserts to replace the rivets. Rear left speaker also dead but not required for good audio. | ||
| Jun 2022145000 mi | Left headlight no longer functioning, replacing bulb did nothing, multimeter shows socket getting less voltage than it needs but requires taking entire headlight out to further troubleshoot, which requires removing bumper, did not have enough time. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201421300 mi | Front bumper towing eye cover was loose. | ||
| Jun 201423000 mi | Rear hatch wiper fluid spray nozzle leaking. TSB on file. Dealer replaced via warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201320100 mi | Low tone of horn stopped working. Chrome-look trim piece on air conditioning vent fell off | ||
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201731000 miUS $152 | Check engine light with P0106 code. Addressed per technical bulletin # 01-14-23: Software update performed, replaced N80 EVAP purge valve, and cleaned throttle body. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 20135000 mi | Wheel TPMS is giving a false warning about low tire pressure. | ||
| Oct 201513200 mi | The lock/unlock button on the driver door was malfunctioning. Would not unlock the door when pressed. After the repair it functioned for about a month before failing again. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201875000 miUS $150 | Blower motor was non-functioning, replaced with new. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jul 201453200 miUS $115 | Car didn't start. Dealer checked electrical system and battery. Everything checked OK, but I insisted on a new battery being installed for my own peace of mind. | ||
| Jun 2016117000 mi | Condenser pierced. Replace condenser. Alternator failed. Replaced Alternator. | ||
| Aug 2017143000 miUS $300 | MAP sensor replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Golf / GTI in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 201447000 mi | A CD became stuck in the CD player. Dealership replaced radio under warranty, but the new radio's sound quality is terrible across the board. After about 10 minutes, sound becomes scratchy and unlistenable. | ||
| Nov 201582000 miUS $180 | Liftgate suddenly stopped locking/closing. Under medium acceleration, liftgate would open, and the trip computer showed an open door. Took to an independent shop who had to order the part. Fixed next morning. | ||
| Feb 201687000 mi | Audio system had awful sound quality, would become unlistenable. Never fixed. | ||
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