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.

• 10157371Jun 14, 2017Equipment. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
• 10155792Jun 14, 2017Equipment. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
• 10158550Jun 1, 2017Engine, Equipment. 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.
• 10158505Jun 1, 2017Equipment, 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…
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10157389Jun 1, 2017Equipment, 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.
• 10157369Jun 1, 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…
• 10157281Jun 1, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10157178Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. 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…
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10159026May 31, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10157408May 31, 2017Equipment. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10157282May 31, 2017Engine cooling. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10128446May 31, 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.
• 10125589May 31, 2017Engine. 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…
• 10125599May 26, 2017Equipment. Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns.
• 10125598May 19, 2017Electrical system. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
• 10125597May 19, 2017Equipment. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
• 10128447May 16, 2017Air bags. Campaign Parts Bulletin - 69M8 and 69M9 - Takata Part ordering process - On May 5th, a Campaign Parts Bulletin about the updated Takata part ordering process was sent to all dealers. We?ve closely monitored the impact of that communication and would like to address several emerging trends.
• 10128426May 5, 2017Air bags. Campaign Parts Bulletin - 69M8 and 69M9 - Today, May 5th is the final standard weekly allocation of Takata airbag inflators. After this date, Takata allocations will be based on the previous week?s paid claim volume. It is CRITICAL that claims are submitted in a timely fashion in order to receive an appropriate volume of additional parts to support demand.
• 10126853May 1, 2017Equipment, Air bags. Campaign Tip - 69M8 and 69M9 - Takata part label Information
• 10120735Apr 28, 2017Engine cooling. Steps to address false misfire indication
• 10126877Apr 26, 2017Wheels, Steering. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all steering wheel airbags part number 561-880-201-G -81U
• 10120091Apr 13, 2017Fuel system. Update fuel sampling requirement.
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10120738Apr 7, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10128112Mar 24, 2017Equipment. Takata - Parts allocation update - dealer communication
• 10130748Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10122881Feb 23, 2017Air bags. This document reminds dealers that Takata SDI Frontal Airbag Inflators replaced with the 69M9 Safety Recall will not be requested for return through the Warranty Parts Portal but will be requested for return through the Takata XPO Return Program.
• 10128042Feb 8, 2017Equipment. Update Technical bulletin to include model year 2016 and 2017 models.
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121039Jan 26, 2017Equipment. TDI IN-FORM Rewards Announcement
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10121045Jan 10, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all 561864235/236 and order the "A" index going forward.
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10130138Nov 18, 2016Electrical system. Diagnostic reference chart to assist the technician in diagnosis of remote starter concerns, updated to reflect the module being addressed.
• 10130149Nov 15, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Update service number and labor operation number.
• 10130026Nov 14, 2016Electrical system. Include additional diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) applicability.
• 10126904Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Passat TDI without Kessy quick tip V1.5
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126890Oct 27, 2016Equipment. To update warranty table service number and labor operation number.
• 10126868Oct 26, 2016Electrical system. Update model year 2015 and 2016 Touareg and include VIN ranges.
• 10127954Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This notice gives an update on the settlement for the emissions issues with regards to 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126863Oct 25, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update model year applicability.
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.

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