Every roof rack system that fits the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Jetta comes with raised rails, bare roof or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.
Raised rails have a gap you can fit your fingers under. Bare roof means no rails or gutters at all.
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails
✔ Fits your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta with raised rails
- Complete kit: bars and towers in one box
- Aerodynamic bars
- Works with both standard and T-slot mounts (bike, ski, cargo box)
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black + Thule WingBar Evo 118
Ships within 6–7 business days
Complete Thule bare-roof setup for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
✔ Fits your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta with bare roof
- Thule Evo Clamp feet (4-pack), clamp into the door jambs
- Thule Kit 145016, the kit for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
- Thule WingBar Evo bars, sized for your roof
- Everything in one order, nothing to figure out
Yakima BaseLine Towers - + Yakima BaseLine Towers - + Yakima BaseClip 137 + Yakima BaseClip 126 + Yakima JetStream Crossbars
Ships within 3–5 business days
- Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof, Factory crossbars
- Rack systems listed: 19 across 3 brands
- Crossbar lengths: 30" to 53" depending on system
- Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
- Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers
2012 Jetta with raised rails
2012 Jetta with bare roof
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4)) | DK306 (complete: JC-06846) | 165 | Ask us — we can source it |
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4)) | DK306 (complete: JC-05596) | 165 | Ask us — we can source it |
| Rhino-Rack | Vortex 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4)) | DK306 (complete: JA1917) | 165 | Ask us — we can source it |
| Thule | Thule Edge Clamp | Kit 145016 | 132 | Thule Kit 145016 — ships within 2–3 days |
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145016 | 132 | Thule Kit 145016 — ships within 2–3 days Thule Evo Clamp Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine FX | Front: BaseClip 137 (B84-5); Rear: BaseClip 126 (B38-5) | Yakima BaseClip 126 Yakima BaseClip 137 Yakima Front: BaseClip 137 ; Rear: BaseClip 126 — ships within 2–3 days | |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine Towers | Front: BaseClip 137 (B84-5); Rear: BaseClip 126 (B38-5) | Yakima BaseClip 126 Yakima BaseClip 137 Yakima BaseLine Towers Yakima Front: BaseClip 137 ; Rear: BaseClip 126 — ships within 2–3 days |
2012 Jetta with factory crossbars
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Edge Raised Rail | None (universal) | 165 | Strap 4 pcs Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock) Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock) |
| Thule | Thule Evo Raised Rail | None (universal) | 220 | Thule Evo Raised Rail Single Thule WingBar Evo 118 Thule Evo Raised Rail 4 |
| Thule | Thule oversize rail foot | None (universal) | 165 | Thule WingBar Evo 118 Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles… |
Already own a rack? Reuse it
Older kits that fit this Jetta. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:
- Kit 1618 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145016 for the bare roof Jetta. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
Parts that fit your 2012 Jetta
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Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit (4 legs)
$299.99 Add to cart -

Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Foot – 1 Foot
$69.00 Add to cart -

Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black – Part # 710405 (replaces 710401)
$264.95 Add to cart -

Thule Evo Raised Rail Single (1) Replacement Foot
$69.90 Add to cart -

Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles with Large or Uniquely Shaped roof Rails – Part # 710801
$299.95 Add to cart -

Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 4) – Part # 8000185
$275.00 Add to cart -

Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart -

Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO Clamp Towers – set of 4 – Part # 1500052982
$69.98 Add to cart
Used & open-box gear for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
From Rack Trader, our rack marketplace. Matched by vehicle, fit kit or rack system — confirm the details with the seller.
Browse all used gear → · Sell yours free →
Cargo boxes for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.
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Thule Force 3 Sport Cargo box -In Store Only – Part # 645650
$829.95 Add to cart -

Rhino Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box 16cu ft- In Store Only
$549.00 Add to cart -

Thule Force 3 – M – Cargo Box – In Store Only – Part # 645250
$829.95 Add to cart -

Thule Force 3 – XL – Rooftop Cargo Box – (Store Only) – Part # 645850
$929.95 Add to cart
Bike racks for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.
Roof-mount bike racks
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Kuat Trio Rooftop Bike Rack – Grey/Orange & Black/Silver
$249.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -

Yakima FrontLoader – Rooftop Bike Mount – Part # 8002103
$275.00 Add to cart
Hitch bike racks
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RockyMounts MonoRail Solo – Single Tray Hitch Bike Rack 1.25″/2″
$419.99 Add to cart -

Yakima OnRamp LX E-Bike Rack 2″ Hitch – In Store Only – Part # 8002756
$999.00 Add to cart -

Thule Verse 2″ 2-Bike Hitch Platform Bike Rack- In Store Only – Part # 903452
$999.95 Add to cart -

Yakima EXO SwingBase – EXO HITCH SYSTEM BASE – *In-store ONLY* – Part # 8002715
$699.00 Add to cart
Buy used
Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the Jetta.
Other Jetta years
Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.

















