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.

• 10168358Nov 7, 2019Equipment. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
• 10168670Nov 6, 2019Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10168630Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168662Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10167183Oct 25, 2019Steering. This Document informs dealers the warranty extension for the steering column lock housing has been revised to include 2014 and 2015 model year
• 10167168Oct 23, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10167164Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164181Aug 21, 2019Equipment. Quick Reference Update Guide.
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10163366Jul 30, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163370Jul 24, 2019Electrical system. Document detailing changes and fixes to ODIS Service Diagnostic software.
• 10163539Jul 23, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment worksheet.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10161638Jun 21, 2019Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10159820May 7, 2019Equipment. Updated to include additional labor operations due to labor time updates in Elsa.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10160839May 2, 2019Electrical system. Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.
• 10159350Apr 24, 2019Engine cooling. Update to labor operation numbers per Saga updates. Also applies to the 2006-2007 Beetle Convertible.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159014Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10158527Feb 22, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10157346Feb 22, 2019Equipment. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10155773Feb 22, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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