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.

• 10226226Nov 10, 2022Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
• 10226224Nov 1, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
• 10224847Oct 18, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10224368Oct 17, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,743 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
• 10224854Sep 28, 2022Fuel system. Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
• 10222092Sep 19, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,824 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.
• 10220338Sep 7, 2022Equipment. Update warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
• 10220342Sep 6, 2022Body and structure. update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
• 10218954Aug 30, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10218955Aug 25, 2022Equipment. Update warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
• 10218953Aug 25, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
• 10218611Aug 22, 2022Electrical system. Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
• 10217667Aug 3, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10216857Jul 25, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
• 10216552Jul 25, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
• 10216553Jul 21, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,217 VW owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022
• 10214809Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10214807Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10214745Jun 23, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
• 10214740Jun 23, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,588 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.
• 10214750Jun 22, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
• 10214766Jun 15, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
• 10214485Jun 15, 2022Fuel system. Gasoline quality.
• 10214471Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
• 10214458Jun 15, 2022Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10214486Jun 14, 2022Engine cooling, Engine, Electrical system. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to clarify procedural step and add "if needed" to warranty and part tables.
• 10214473Jun 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Auto Trans fluid requirements.
• 10214472Jun 14, 2022Engine cooling. Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
• 10214769Jun 8, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
• 10214484Jun 8, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
• 10214759Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
• 10214482Jun 6, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10212929May 26, 2022Engine, Engine cooling. Engine oil pressure priming.
• 10212136May 18, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
• 10212133May 16, 2022Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
• 10212132May 16, 2022Engine cooling. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to MAF labor operation number.
• 10211926May 12, 2022Electrical system. Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
• 10211686May 4, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,152 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on April 29, 2022.
• 10211689May 3, 2022Engine cooling. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter.
• 10210539Apr 26, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10210540Apr 25, 2022Equipment. This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-03
• 10210402Apr 14, 2022Engine cooling, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10210434Apr 12, 2022Engine cooling, Brakes, Seats, Electrical system. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10210226Apr 7, 2022Engine cooling. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
• 10209446Mar 29, 2022Electrical system, Seats, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Body…. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states MIL-on, fault P2422 stored in ECM Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10209288Mar 23, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,387 Volkswagen owners in the State of Alabama on March 23, 2022.
• 10209265Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10209100Mar 14, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement. Update procedure and work sheet.
• 10209101Mar 10, 2022Brakes, Seats, Engine cooling. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states coolant leak Oil level sensor leaking Customer states front brake noise Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range

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