2012 Volkswagen GTI - Electric Vehicle Guide

The 2012 Volkswagen GTI belongs to a Volkswagen GTI lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 7 model years, from 2005 to 2015. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion GTI entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s6). The 2012 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2005) and later (2015) GTI model years also documented.

The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13/G12++ battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.

There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Good" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,150.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.