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.

• 10157828Sep 14, 2017Electrical system. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157302Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10144707Aug 25, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125662Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3.
• 10144706Aug 18, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125664Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 24CV campaign.
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10125657Aug 15, 2017Equipment. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0)
• 10125658Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10125667Aug 7, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure.
• 10125659Aug 4, 2017Engine cooling. Tips to address specific DTCs that can result from an exhaust leak.
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10127807Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. Metadata adjustment. TB appeared with tech tips in Elsa.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
• 10133347Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Update Tiguan oil pan labor operation number in warranty table.
• 10127890Jul 7, 2017Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update tech tip to include missing Figure 6 and final repair instruction.
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158549Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling, Fuel system. Installation Instruction for fresh air line during CCTA Intake Manifold Replacement
• 10158548Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Bulletin 24-17 03 (V241703) dated March 6, 2017 for information regarding a new style solenoid valve for Intake Manifold Flap
• 10158542Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.
• 10158499Jun 29, 2017Engine, Equipment. Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the -N316- solenoid.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10158507Jun 27, 2017Equipment, Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table. Passenger Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10157278Jun 27, 2017Equipment. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157186Jun 27, 2017Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157372Jun 23, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157185Jun 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10155794Jun 16, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10125598May 19, 2017Electrical system. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
• 10125597May 19, 2017Equipment. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
• 10120735Apr 28, 2017Engine cooling. Steps to address false misfire indication
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10123168Mar 30, 2017Equipment. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit.
• 10130748Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10128045Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team. Info from this bulletin is combined with TB 2031075 (V241208) and 2038161 (V241506) due to warranty extension claiming/processing confusion. (Basically 3 technical bulletins covering the same DTC were combined into 1 technical bulletin). By combining the three technical bulletins it allowed for archiving (removal from publication) of V241208…
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.

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