2012 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,310 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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.

• 10156016Nov 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
• 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10157506Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10155925Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10243041Oct 28, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242379Oct 28, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238950Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. If water pump replacement is necessary, ensure that any engine oil is thoroughly cleaned off, prior to water pump installation. Please note that when replacing the water pump or opening the cooling system, there is a special bleed procedure that has to be performed…
• 10238588Oct 25, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory…
• 10157508Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): This document informs of the observations that need to be taken to service a water pump replacement
• 10157497Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10155915Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10155913Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): This document informs of the observations that need to be taken to service a water pump replacement
• 10241300Oct 24, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
• 10240849Oct 24, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157503Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions). The production solution to this issue is Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints.
• 10157476Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155929Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions). The production solution to this issue is Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints.
• 10155846Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10241298Oct 23, 2013Fuel system. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
• 10157501Oct 23, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient issues): This document informs that high soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue is New software being implemented in current production.
• 10155921Oct 23, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient issues): This document informs that high soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue is New software being implemented in current production.
• 10157512Oct 18, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Remote Loses Programming): Customers may complain the remote no longer operates. This document informs of the procedure to synchronize the remote and allow operation.
• 10157498Oct 18, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
• 10155919Oct 18, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Remote Loses Programming): Customers may complain the remote no longer operates. This document informs of the procedure to synchronize the remote and allow operation.
• 10155917Oct 18, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
• 10240848Oct 16, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157475Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155845Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240605Oct 15, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
• 10157460Oct 15, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10155839Oct 15, 2013Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10238975Oct 12, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. It is recommended to cycle both the remote locks and the driver?s door lock switch when attempting to communicate to the module with the scan tool. Ensure all vehicle doors are unlocked before communication is retried.
• 10241344Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
• 10240847Oct 10, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157516Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
• 10157474Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155930Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
• 10155844Oct 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240846Oct 9, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157473Oct 9, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155843Oct 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243038Oct 7, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242376Oct 7, 2013Engine cooling, Brakes. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240845Oct 7, 2013Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157538Oct 7, 2013Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
• 10157472Oct 7, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155947Oct 7, 2013Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
• 10155842Oct 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240844Oct 4, 2013Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157471Oct 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)

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