Model year guide

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 72 on record.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen — representative photo
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined26–32 mpg
Typical price$13,564

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V078000 · 10/02/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are a…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen MPG & running costs

Combined26–32 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen worth?

Low
$9,200
Typical price
$13,564
High
$17,250

From 72 comparable 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000
Fuel only$14,000
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen trims & engines on record

Trims
TDI · S PZEV · S · SE
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 140 hp · 2.5L 5-cyl 170 hp

2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vehicles on record

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen get?

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen worth?

Comparable 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen listings run roughly $9,200–$17,250, typically around $13,564 (from 72 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.