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.

• 10045560Jul 23, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models.
• 10212717Jul 13, 2012Body and structure. Water Leak into Front Passenger.
• 10045579Jul 12, 2012Seats. Volkswagen: while driving vehicle or having seat raised or lowered, tolerances between seat bolt frame link pivot points and seat bolt (link screw) creates a squeaking noises. 2011-12 jetta/passat. *pe updated 9/12/12.
• 10045399Jul 1, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen: see document search button for customer letter. Information packages will be provided regarding proper labels/stickers on vehicles for using diesel fuel only with tdi clean diesel engines.
• 10253204May 6, 2012Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10073863May 4, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239786Mar 23, 2012Other or unknown, Electrical system. Window Switch Replacement
• 10239785Mar 23, 2012Electrical system. Window Switch Replacement
• 10043903Mar 23, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: update programming for engine control module and transmission control module, slight hesitation concerns. Also included model golf wagon model year 2012.
• 10252901Mar 2, 2012Equipment. cars equipped with RNS 315 Navigation Unit ? System Reboot Sequence
• 10237725Mar 2, 2012Lane departure. It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
• 10125623Feb 24, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.
• 10043603Feb 24, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: the transmission control module has an implausible transmission shift sequence due to the clutch assembly having debris in it. 8pe
• 10043050Nov 16, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: in some vehicles, the warning light for engine may be on and the engine power has failed.
• 10051761Nov 11, 2011Equipment, Steering. Volkswagen: if electronic steering column lock was replaced or updated, would cause the remote keyless entry failure to lock doors or arm alarm, but will unlock doors. Models 2011-2013 golf, gti, jetta tiguan, passat, beetle.
• 10237724Oct 14, 2011Equipment. For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
• 10237722Oct 7, 2011Brakes, Electrical system. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10069539Jul 30, 2011Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252224Jul 7, 2011Electrical system. RNS 315 Navigation ? Bluetooth Module Location
• 10237708Jun 24, 2011Electrical system. The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.
• 10252205May 18, 2011Electrical system. A/C Control Module Basic Settings
• 10252223May 6, 2011Equipment. Sirius Traffic Information
• 10237719May 6, 2011Equipment. The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
• 10238581Apr 1, 2011Fuel system, Engine cooling. 2012-2013 Passat does not have measured value block numbers. Check values ?Particle filter, kilometers since last regeneration?, ?Particle filter, oil ash volume?, ?Particle filter, soot mass calculated?, and ?Particle filter, soot mass measured? instead.
• 10237717Mar 25, 2011Fuel system. When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
• 10244070Mar 18, 2011Electrical system. A/C Control Module Basic Settings
• 10124377Mar 18, 2011Equipment. Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document informs of a procedure to restore basic A/C control settings after an A/C control module J301 is replaced and is still malfunctioning
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238592Jan 28, 2011Electrical system. When diagnosing a low battery or no charging system concern, start by inspecting the SA1 200 amp fuse in the SA fuse block. DO NOT replace the generator. Perform a voltage drop test between threaded connections 508 and SA1 as shown in Figure 1. If the voltage drop is above .02V, disconnect the battery and remove the cables at the 508 connection and the SA1 connection. Check for continuity of the threaded plate…
• 10238610Jul 30, 2010Tires. The TPMS system on the MY vehicles listed above, is now an indirect type system. There are no sensors in the wheels as on previous models. There is no separate TPMS module, as all functions are part of the ABS module and monitored through the ABS sensors. For more information on the system, see the May edition of Tech Talk on VwWebsource
• 10238569Mar 26, 2010Fuel system. When replacing fuel system components on the Common Rail TDI engine (including the fuel filter), the fuel system must be primed.
• 10238964Feb 6, 2009Steering, Air bags, Electrical system, Brakes. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance

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