NHTSA Complaint #11426011 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11426011
Vehicle 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 155,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while turning into the parking lot at the residence, with a foot on the brake pedal, the contact was unaware that the vehicle was still in drive and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward approximately 3-4 feet before the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was shifted into PARK and the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that a week later while at work, the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle remained at the contact’s place of employment. The contact reached out to a representative on at the Volkswagen website and was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V615000 (Electrical System, Steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the Vin was not included. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

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