2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Technical Service Bulletins

1,084 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. 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.

• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10127714Mar 23, 2015Equipment. This service xpress document give information on the various fluids a vehicle can hold, how to check the fluids and when the vehicle should be serviced for maintenance
• 10121272Mar 20, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: This software update is designed to re-program the ECM (Engine Control Module) with new software. This software update is for slight hesitation related concerns on 2012 model year vehicles
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.
• 10121265Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
• 10121262Mar 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10121266Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
• 10121263Mar 2, 2015Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move
• 10121210Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Instrument Cluster Illumination
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns the sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate…
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121238Jan 22, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only) ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10121252Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Diagnosis and operation of the washer pump for Electrical malfunction in circuit in the BCM
• 10121247Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop. The document contains the Update programming procedure Software Version Management unit codes. It also contains information on where to find if the service is covered under warranty
• 10121244Jan 15, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: Discussion on engine issues lacking performance. The document covers diagnosis of the engine and the codes that are meant to describe the issues. How to service the issue is discussed, and where to find warranty information to pay for the service
• 10121249Jan 9, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Equipping vehicles With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10242998Dec 22, 2014Exterior lighting, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242336Dec 22, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238055Dec 16, 2014Exterior lighting. Edge corrosion on the rear lid around the license plate light (Figure 1 and 2).
• 10070380Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10241326Nov 27, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10243016Nov 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Steering, Electrical system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242354Nov 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122617Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance issues): This document informs that the monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor being too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10069633Nov 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238591Nov 7, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Disconnect both O2 sensors (front and rear), start engine and let idle. Check MVB's 41/4 and 136/4 and verify have both changed from a 1 to a 0 (you may have to drive the car 4 miles to get them to reset to 0). Also a key cycle may be required for values to reset. This forces the ECM to re-learn the O2 sensor adaptation. Once MVB 41/4 and 136/4 read 0, re-connect the O2 sensors, road test and recheck for faults.
• 10122628Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Oxygen Sensor Reset Procedures): This document informs of the procedure to rest oxygen sensors -For 2009-2014 vehicles with engine codes CJAA or CBEA: -For 2012-2015 vehicles with engine codes CKRA, CVCA or CRUA:
• 10069132Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation 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. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10240598Oct 21, 2014Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. 2012 - 2013 My Jetta SportWagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Glow Plug Control Module
• 10068236Oct 21, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243019Oct 20, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment, Steering, Body and structure…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242357Oct 20, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240671Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. Glow Plug Control Module
• 10238616Oct 17, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. Please reference VWIQ video: http://tech.vw-iq.com/video.php?id=324
• 10121585Oct 17, 2014Engine cooling. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Emissions Service Action 28G8 ? USA Only Glow Plug Control Module): This document informs if the engine is started during the initial glow plug glow phase, the engine control module (ECM) may receive an incorrect reading from the glow plug control module which may cause the vehicle?s Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. If this happens, the vehicle may not pass…
• 10121288Oct 17, 2014Steering, Wheels. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10069144Oct 17, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068269Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint

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