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.

• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198226Jun 21, 2021Air bags. In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,206 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on June 21, 2021.
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197982Jun 2, 2021Engine cooling. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
• 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10193918May 17, 2021Air bags. In conjunction with the Texas DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,375 Volkswagen owners in the State of Texas on May 17, 2021.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10240619Apr 23, 2021Fuel system. 2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187579Feb 22, 2021Equipment. Update to brochure purchase url
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10187515Feb 19, 2021Equipment. Update regeneration test plan instruction.
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185152Dec 12, 2020Air bags. Takata Recall Reminder / 69Q9 Vehicles with Criteria SP-Towing & Loaner Vehicle
• 10183509Nov 17, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Update to include additional components in parts table.
• 10183576Nov 11, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10182514Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
• 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Engine, Steering. Mandatory fastener.
• 10181424Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. Update to part quantity in Part Table.
• 10180603Sep 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180585Sep 25, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement

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