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.

• 10067196Nov 2, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157663Oct 31, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection…
• 10156064Oct 31, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection…
• 10073082Oct 31, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157651Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10156071Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10157629Oct 26, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of…
• 10156048Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of…
• 10157655Oct 25, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10156059Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10157661Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10156062Oct 24, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157739Oct 23, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10156133Oct 23, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10237759Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.
• 10157635Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10156052Oct 19, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10157734Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10156128Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10157738Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Beetle Window Activities): This document informs of clarifications based upon feedback Volkswagen had received regarding the Beetle window issue communications. There has been some confusion reported due to the UPDATE 64C7 and the technical bulletin being released on the same day. This document summarizes the activities
• 10156132Oct 15, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Beetle Window Activities): This document informs of clarifications based upon feedback Volkswagen had received regarding the Beetle window issue communications. There has been some confusion reported due to the UPDATE 64C7 and the technical bulletin being released on the same day. This document summarizes the activities
• 10067565Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157741Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (UPDATE 64C7): Volkswagen is informing dealers of an upcommming service update. The issue observted was Window ?one touch? does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The corrective action taken for this issue was to Replace window motor(s) with new motor design
• 10157737Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Progress on 2012-2013 MY Beetle Windows): This document informs of a followup to a letter from September 26th, volkswagen would to provide customers with an update on the progress made on the parts supply, and service repair solution to resolve the Beetle window issue.
• 10157678Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Information (2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues): This document informs of a technical bulletin to address 2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues. Therefore it is no longer required to create a VTA case for the above issue.
• 10157639Oct 9, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 64C7 Window Motors): This update has been proactively released to prevent window(s) entering pinch protection with no obstructions present. The Window "One-touch" does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The production solution for this issue was a New Window Motor design and calibration as of CW35/2012. This document discusses the "Fault Codes"…
• 10156136Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (UPDATE 64C7): Volkswagen is informing dealers of an upcommming service update. The issue observted was Window ?one touch? does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The corrective action taken for this issue was to Replace window motor(s) with new motor design
• 10156131Oct 9, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Progress on 2012-2013 MY Beetle Windows): This document informs of a followup to a letter from September 26th, volxwagen would to provide customers with an update on the progress made on the parts supply, and service repair solution to resolve the Beetle window issue.
• 10156084Oct 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Service Information (2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues): This document informs of a technical bulletin to address 2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues. Therefore it is no longer required to create a VTA case for the above issue.
• 10156041Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 64C7 Window Motors): This update has been proactively released to prevent window(s) entering pinch protection with no obstructions present. The Window "One-touch" does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The production solution for this issue was a New Window Motor design and calibration as of CW35/2012. This document discusses the "Fault Codes"…
• 10074078Oct 9, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073969Oct 9, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067564Oct 9, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10157662Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection…
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156063Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection…
• 10073081Oct 8, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157736Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10157700Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10156130Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156116Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10067581Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073857Sep 28, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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