2012 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

1,078 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10236451Feb 2, 2016Body and structure, Vehicle speed control. Front door locks hard to release.
• 10236445Feb 2, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
• 10236444Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
• 10236435Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
• 10121125Feb 2, 2016Equipment. Document informs meaning of service numbers to discribe issuse with If the customer is experiencing clutch related issues and the concern is found to be within the clutch components If the customer is experiencing manual gearbox related issues and the concern is found to be within the standard gearbox If the customer is experiencing automatic transmission-related issues and the concern is found to be within the…
• 10121115Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This document was created In response to multiple dealership inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement. At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or…
• 10121114Feb 2, 2016Suspension. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
• 10121108Feb 2, 2016Body and structure. Document discusses the customer concern of Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. The document also discusses where to find warranty coverage information for possible concern and its documentation
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10213844Jan 20, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. VW Engine Oil Capacities.
• 10121998Jan 20, 2016Equipment, Engine. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
• 10121052Jan 18, 2016Equipment. Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With the release of V3.0.0. Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server
• 10121091Jan 14, 2016Electrical system. Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory: When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug.
• 10126862Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10122151Dec 8, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor issues): The sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can…
• 10122144Dec 7, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the…
• 10240622Sep 29, 2015Equipment. Customer Letter
• 10128139Sep 18, 2015Engine cooling. This document informs of Volkswagen AG and Audi AG received notice from the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice and the California Air Resources Board of an investigation related to emissions compliance matters.
• 10123098Aug 14, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10123039Jul 31, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document gives the procedure to diagnoise the basic settings of the A/C Control Module.
• 10123029Jul 28, 2015Fuel system, Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
• 10123028Jul 28, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Intake manifold runner position sensor issues): This document informs what repairs are needed to fix the issue. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
• 10058019Jul 23, 2015Engine cooling, Fuel system. Volkswagen: some volkswagen vehicles with 2.0 tfsi engines will have the intake manifold and fuel injectors warranty extended. 7/23/15
• 10123011Jul 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123038Jul 10, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10128097Jun 30, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Emissions Service Action (Certain 2010-2014 Volkswagen Vehicles with 2.0L TDI® Clean Diesel Engine ECM Software Update): The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently. Under certain operating conditions, the earlier strategy may have increased the chance of the vehicle?s MIL light illuminating. If the MIL illuminates for…
• 10058669Jun 30, 2015Engine cooling. Volkswagen: tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. To ensure emissions of tailpipe is optimized and efficiently operating, the engine management software was improve due to an updated ecm software installed. Model 2010-14 beetle, convertible, jetta, golf, jetta sportwagen/golf wagen.
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122971Jun 25, 2015Fuel system. Warranty Information (Policies and Procedures Bulletin): Volkswagen has extended the warranty for the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date, for certain 2009 - 2012 Model Year (MY) Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122981Jun 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
• 10122982Jun 12, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance issues): After replacing the mass air flow sensor basic setting must be reset. This document informs of the procedure necessary to perform the reset
• 10122943May 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
• 10128096May 8, 2015Equipment. This document discusses the fluids necessary for the vehicle to operate. It contains the method to reset the reminder display
• 10122957May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips: Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10122947May 6, 2015Steering. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
• 10122917Apr 15, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: This document has the fault codes to trouble shoot Intake Manifold Faults. It also contains the claim codes for warranty coverage
• 10122926Apr 10, 2015Seats. Tech Tips: Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10130696Apr 7, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Emissions Service Action: The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently.
• 10130697Apr 6, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently for Volkswagen Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine
• 10128064Apr 3, 2015Equipment, Fuel system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: Volkswagen announced a warranty extension program to cover the High Pressure Fuel Pump on 2009-2012 model year TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles
• 10128063Apr 3, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: This document announced a warranty Volkswagen extension program to cover the High Pressure Fuel Pump on 2009-2012 model year TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles.
• 10122929Apr 3, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
• 10122928Apr 3, 2015Steering. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10121272Mar 20, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: This software update is designed to re-program the ECM (Engine Control Module) with new software. This software update is for slight hesitation related concerns on 2012 model year vehicles
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.

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