2012 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

1,483 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.

• 10155857Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
• 10155833Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engines will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system.
• 10054868Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: during cold weather, engine fails to start, after standing, and if moisture, from intake air, condenses, would freeze and block intake air system, in charge air cooler.
• 10243042Sep 3, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242380Sep 3, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240875Sep 3, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157420Sep 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155645Sep 3, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239212Aug 28, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Retrofit
• 10213851Aug 23, 2013Steering, Equipment. Tech Tips.
• 10144729Aug 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns(including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144730Aug 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10053891Aug 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: diagnosis for high pressure fuel pump where no start, engine crank, without driving, after long periods and may have rough running engine. Models 2008-2014 eos, gti, beetle convertible, jetta, cc, passat, tiguan, beetle.
• 10241291Jul 30, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming ECM to Eliminate DTC 03366 Stored in Brake Electronics Fault Memory
• 10239844Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels.
• 10125729Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Brake Electronics issues): This software update is designed to re-program both the ECM and TCM with new software. The re-programming itself should carry out the updates without technician intervention.
• 10125724Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing): Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels. This document informs the dealer to follow specific diagnostic steps to assess the condition a vehicle
• 10252215Jul 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Daytime Running Light (DRL) Indicator in Instrument Cluster
• 10238586Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 ?Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance?, pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary.
• 10237711Jul 26, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Be aware that the daytime running light (DRL) indicator in the instrument cluster is only functional on vehicles equipped with right side steering wheel controls. Indicator may be visible in instrument cluster on vehicles without right side steering wheel controls, but will not function.
• 10125755Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Oil Leak From Oil Drain Plug Area After Oil Change and/or Drain Plug Replacement): This document informs an oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown in this document. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
• 10125752Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with 2.0L TDI Engine - Engine Control Module Fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance" Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance", pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary. Once repairs are completed, learned values in ECM must be deleted. Use VAS-PC Vehicle Self Diagnosis or ODIS Control module OBD to select…
• 10125744Jul 26, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Daytime Running Light (DRL) Indicator in Instrument Cluster): This document informs that the daytime running light (DRL) indicator in the instrument cluster is only functional on vehicles equipped with right side steering wheel controls. Indicator may be visible in instrument cluster on vehicles without right side steering wheel controls, but will not function.
• 10071160Jul 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241711Jul 23, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125764Jul 23, 2013Equipment. JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10243055Jul 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242393Jul 22, 2013Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237995Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
• 10252242Jul 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Other or unknown. 2.0L MPI Software
• 10241766Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. 2.0L MPI Software (FED_EMS)
• 10240626Jul 18, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Revision to UPDATE 24X7 ? 2.0L MPI Software 2011-2012 My Jetta 2.0L
• 10125733Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to UPDATE 24X7 - 2.0L MPI Software 2011-2012 MY Jetta 2.0L Engine Vehicles): VOLKSWAGEN would like to inform dealers of a revision to UPDATE 24X7. This revision expands the scope of the repair solution proactively addressed in the UPDATE due to the availability of new software. In this revision you will find new technical information, new software change tables, and a…
• 10125730Jul 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (ECM programming issues) Current ECM programming may cause poor engine idle quality while the air conditioning compressor is activated. If vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, TCM must be reprogrammed along with the ECM. If vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, only ECM programming is required.
• 10125725Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check
• 10068902Jul 18, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067129Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053936Jul 18, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: activated charcoal filter system, solenoid valve and performing gff function test a vacuum check on canister purge valve n80 are essential to diagnose proper operation. Model 2009-14 all but routan.
• 10241713Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125763Jul 17, 2013Equipment. JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10240843Jul 16, 2013Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239434Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10144731Jul 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125719Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage.
• 10243054Jul 15, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242392Jul 15, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238032Jul 15, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Poor Power Steering Assistance, DTCs 16344 014, 16353 014, 16355 014, 02614 014 Stored in Power Steering Control Module J500
• 10144732Jul 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125720Jul 15, 2013Steering. Technical Bulletin (Poor Power Steering Assistance): This document informs of Voltage drop in power steering control unit (J500) at start up or during steering operation leading to Poor Power Steering Assistance. The production solution to this issue is improved software. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10052042Jul 15, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: some vehicles may exhibit poor power steering assistance. Dtcs may be stored in power steering control module j500. Alsoincluded model jetta sportwagen model year 2010-2012. *js updated 12/4/13.

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