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.

• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10157352Feb 18, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Condensation and/or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10155779Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158526Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10157345Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10155772Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10154364Jan 30, 2019Equipment. This Document informs is the dealer FAQ associated with VWP-18-07
• 10154368Jan 25, 2019Electrical system. Remote lock function. Update to model year applicability.
• 10154376Jan 17, 2019Equipment, Engine. The Vehicle Maintenance Declaration has been added back to WISE for the Timing Chain Warranty Extension.
• 10154369Jan 11, 2019Equipment. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10154391Jan 1, 2019Engine. This Document was revised to include information on when the replacement engine contains a Timing Chain or Timing Chain Tensioner. Also includes the CPPA engine code labor operation and time units.
• 10154089Dec 14, 2018Electrical system, Steering. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
• 10154078Dec 7, 2018Engine, Equipment. Balance shaft direction for debris issues.
• 10161473Nov 29, 2018Equipment, Engine. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161471Nov 26, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161470Nov 21, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161472Nov 13, 2018Engine. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161457Nov 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161456Nov 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10149936Oct 29, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on 10% maintenance intervals
• 10149894Oct 26, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Alternate diagnostic process for overheating.
• 10149895Oct 19, 2018Equipment. Vacuum line inspection for specific DTCS.
• 10149937Oct 11, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on coverage for consequential damages
• 10149820Oct 11, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Timing Chain Class Action Update
• 10150857Sep 28, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150854Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
• 10150867Sep 14, 2018Equipment. Loss of 15 power defeat process.
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10149887Aug 27, 2018Engine. This document advises dealers regarding the Timing Chain/Timing Chain Tensioner Limited Warranty Extension
• 10149868Aug 20, 2018Equipment. To include an additional model year applicability.
• 10150809Jul 27, 2018Electrical system. Key Battery Diagnostic Process
• 10150807Jul 6, 2018Equipment. Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10213829Dec 18, 2017Electrical system. ECM Software.
• 10133487Nov 17, 2017Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10133469Nov 10, 2017Electrical system. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 10157823Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157297Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157835Sep 25, 2017Engine cooling. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157309Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157824Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157298Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157830Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157829Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157304Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.

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