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.

• 10072894Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072892Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067142Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051339Nov 30, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: a false flow reading caused by production tolerance in diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) pump. Models 2012-2013 passat, jetta, beetle.
• 10239219Nov 29, 2012Air bags. Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9
• 10237887Nov 28, 2012Suspension. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.
• 10239546Nov 27, 2012Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full after Maximum Refueling
• 10157790Nov 27, 2012Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full after Maximum Refueling): Fuel gauge may display 1 to 2 bars under the full mark after maximum refueling. The production solution to this issue was an adaptation value change from -10 to -3 after calendar week 43. This document informs how to reset the fuel gauge adaptation value from -10 to -3.
• 10156192Nov 27, 2012Equipment, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full after Maximum Refueling): Fuel gauge may display 1 to 2 bars under the full mark after maximum refueling. The production solution to this issue was an adaptation value change from -10 to -3 after calendar week 43. This document informs how to reset the fuel gauge adaptation value from -10 to -3.
• 10071017Nov 27, 2012Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241346Nov 21, 2012Brakes, Engine. Engine Crank, No Start after Long Periods without Driving. Engine may run rough, and or MIL-ON with DTC P0087-low fuel pressure stored in ECM Fault Memory.
• 10157785Nov 21, 2012Fuel 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. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10156187Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Fuel 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. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10051379Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: when not driven for long periods of time, would have engine crank, but no start. Sometimes engine may run rought and/or mil on. Models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos, cc, gti, beetle, jetta.
• 10157714Nov 19, 2012Seats, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN RENTAL CAR AGENCY COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9 2012-2013 Model Year Volkswagen Beetle with Leather Sport Seats Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706)): Vehicles equipped with leather sport seats have been built with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module(J706) in the right front passenger location.
• 10156152Nov 19, 2012Seats, Electrical system, Air bags. VOLKSWAGEN RENTAL CAR AGENCY COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9 2012-2013 Model Year Volkswagen Beetle with Leather Sport Seats Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706)): Vehicles equipped with leather sport seats have been built with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module(J706) in the right front passenger location.
• 10070050Nov 19, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237886Nov 18, 2012Equipment. During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester diagnostic hardware is scheduled as follows:
• 10157756Nov 16, 2012Engine. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10156157Nov 16, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10236517Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Helpline 2012 Holiday Hours of operation
• 10157804Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10156232Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10237883Nov 12, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen Group Canada is pleased to inform you of the Automatic Delivery of a required special tool which will be used on the 2012/2013 Beetle.
• 10236504Nov 12, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10071911Nov 12, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240881Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239199Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Beetle MDI accessory kit
• 10157752Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Beetle MDI accessory kit: Instructions software, and hardware wise Specifically Developed for Installation of the Beetle MDI accessory kit by Dealer Technicians.
• 10157751Nov 6, 2012Fuel system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
• 10156151Nov 6, 2012Electrical system. Beetle MDI accessory kit: Instructions software, and hardware wise Specifically Developed for Installation of the Beetle MDI accessory kit by Dealer Technicians.
• 10156150Nov 6, 2012Fuel system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
• 10069844Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253203Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10252935Nov 2, 2012Electrical system. Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10241259Nov 2, 2012Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10239787Nov 2, 2012Electrical system, Body and structure. Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10238006Nov 2, 2012Wheels. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10157792Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10157787Nov 2, 2012Equipment, Wheels. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10157783Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10157772Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
• 10157765Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.
• 10156194Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10156189Nov 2, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Tires, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10156185Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10156173Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
• 10156166Nov 2, 2012Body and structure, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.
• 10070793Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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