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.

• 10107667Apr 8, 2016Engine, Equipment. This communication informs dealers of the warranty claim coding for 30-day inventory maintenances on 2.0l and 3.0l tdi vehicles.
• 10107607Apr 5, 2016Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers shown in the pdf due to part supersession
• 10121169Mar 28, 2016Body and structure. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service
• 10143464Mar 17, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10143463Mar 11, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121142Mar 11, 2016Equipment. Tech Tips for TDI-Recommended AdBlue Concentration
• 10121167Mar 8, 2016Equipment. Technical Bulletin concerning the Fresh Air Blower being Inoperative. It discusses possible issues and how to service these issues. It also refers to where to find warranty information for service coverage
• 10239825Mar 6, 2016Engine cooling. MIL ON, DTC P204F Stored, Ad Blue Warning Light XXX Miles to No Restart Displayed
• 10121158Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10127676Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Informing of a update of codes for the Inventory Vehicle Open Campaign/Action Report
• 10236475Feb 24, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10126457Feb 24, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10236482Feb 22, 2016Equipment. Elsa Newsletter
• 10236442Feb 19, 2016Electrical system. Generator replacement.
• 10236428Feb 19, 2016Fuel system. Fuel tank hard to fill in temperatures below freezing.
• 10127695Feb 19, 2016Fuel system. Document informs how to check the fuel filler neck for blockage, and how to clean the part.
• 10121117Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Document discusses possible needs for Generator Replacement, Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. Document also discusses where to find warranty information for coverage.
• 10236481Feb 15, 2016Equipment. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10236443Feb 15, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission noise diagnosing.
• 10236439Feb 15, 2016Electrical system. MIL on, No start, Running rough with DTCs P0087,P0088 or P0191 stored in ECM Fault memory.
• 10236438Feb 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
• 10121120Feb 15, 2016Fuel system. A guide on what to do after checking fuel rail ssytem pressure for issues, and the fuel rail pressure sensor itself for issues. When diagnosing the condition above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after checking all other components and all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump
• 10121116Feb 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Discusses possible causes of customer concern Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels
• 10236497Feb 12, 2016Equipment. Quick reference update guide.
• 10236480Feb 12, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10127681Feb 12, 2016Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10126456Feb 12, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10236485Feb 8, 2016Equipment. Elsa Newsletter
• 10236474Feb 8, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10236447Feb 8, 2016Wheels. Corrosion on wheel arch.
• 10126455Feb 8, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121112Feb 8, 2016Wheels. Document discusses issues with The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and movements of the wheel liner. It discusses how to service the corrosion issue, and how to document it
• 10236436Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling. Gasoline quality.
• 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
• 10121124Feb 5, 2016Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
• 10121123Feb 5, 2016Fuel system. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
• 10121121Feb 5, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10236473Feb 3, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10127666Feb 3, 2016Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10236451Feb 2, 2016Body and structure, Vehicle speed control. Front door locks hard to release.
• 10236445Feb 2, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
• 10236444Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
• 10236435Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
• 10121125Feb 2, 2016Equipment. Document informs meaning of service numbers to discribe issuse with If the customer is experiencing clutch related issues and the concern is found to be within the clutch components If the customer is experiencing manual gearbox related issues and the concern is found to be within the standard gearbox If the customer is experiencing automatic transmission-related issues and the concern is found to be within the…
• 10121115Feb 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This document was created In response to multiple dealership inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement. At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or…
• 10121114Feb 2, 2016Suspension. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
• 10121108Feb 2, 2016Body and structure. Document discusses the customer concern of Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. The document also discusses where to find warranty coverage information for possible concern and its documentation
• 10121077Jan 29, 2016Electrical system. How to Reset Inspection Service and Interval Service software
• 10236478Jan 28, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10143530Jan 28, 2016Equipment, Engine. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles

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