2012 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,573 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. 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.

• 10157313Sep 20, 2017Equipment. Updated production solution and additional repair instruction.
• 10157830Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157829Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157304Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157828Sep 14, 2017Electrical system. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157302Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10144707Aug 25, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125689Aug 24, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10125654Aug 23, 2017Engine cooling. VSS 17-08 - TDI Monitoring Program - Campaigns 23Q3/23U4/23U3 2.0L Emissions Modification - Gen I, Gen II and Gen III.
• 10126782Aug 21, 2017Equipment. e-mail TDI ODIS AEM Update.
• 10144706Aug 18, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10125657Aug 15, 2017Equipment. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0)
• 10125688Aug 14, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10126855Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Takata Enrollment Form
• 10133345Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This communication gives more information on the REPAIR & OWNER MOBILITY UPDATE
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10133346Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10127870Jul 19, 2017Equipment. Sparkplugs: Replace (2.5L only): Added reference to footnote number 7. Changed footnote number 7 to state: "Every 4 years regardless of mileage: Replace spark plugs (2.5L only)"
• 10127869Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10127868Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10127864Jul 17, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10127863Jul 12, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10157374Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Informtion to translate O2 sensor values being displayed by the scan tool.
• 10155795Jun 30, 2017Engine cooling. Informtion to translate O2 sensor values being displayed by the scan tool.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10158507Jun 27, 2017Equipment, Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table. Passenger Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10157278Jun 27, 2017Equipment. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157186Jun 27, 2017Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10158546Jun 26, 2017Engine. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10158501Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10157378Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157361Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10157180Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling, Engine. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157173Jun 26, 2017Engine, Equipment, Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10157372Jun 23, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10155793Jun 23, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10158544Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10158543Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10157185Jun 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10155794Jun 16, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10158500Jun 15, 2017Equipment, Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service TDI Flash & Takata Airbag Recall

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