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.

• 10121191Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips for No Charging System Voltage issue
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121276Jan 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Tech Tips (Rear View Camera Inoperative issues): The rear view camera operates in conjunction with the rear parking aid system. If there are no faults in the radio or rear view camera, be sure to check the parking aid system for faults. Buzzer or sensor faults must be corrected for proper rear view camera operation.
• 10121242Jan 21, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of engine performance issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10121235Jan 21, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Water /Snow in Blower Housing): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10058138Jan 21, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Volkswagen: before rear view camera is properly operational, should be connected to buzzer or sensor faults and working in conjunction with rear parking aid system. Models 2009-15 tiguan, cc, passat, touareg.
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10121247Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop. The document contains the Update programming procedure Software Version Management unit codes. It also contains information on where to find if the service is covered under warranty
• 10057291Jan 13, 2015Engine cooling. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Passat 2012-2014 w/ 2.0l tdi clean diesel engine ecm software. Vehicles are experiencing exhaust failure after initial startup, cold temperatures could effect the exhaust turbo charger. *lj update 6/10/15
• 10121249Jan 9, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Equipping vehicles With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10240670Dec 25, 2014Engine cooling. ECM Software
• 10240595Dec 16, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience exhaust turbocharger failure (under extreme cold weather conditions) in a brief time period after initial vehicle start up.
• 10068235Dec 16, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068268Dec 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242334Dec 8, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10239814Dec 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10069654Dec 3, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057307Dec 3, 2014Engine. Passat 2012-2014 information supersedes technical bulletin v211405 dated july 21st. Engine is not performing properly, broken fan of turbocharger.
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10241326Nov 27, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10243015Nov 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Electrical system, Body and…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242353Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122617Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance issues): This document informs that the monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor being too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs 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 directions in this document…
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10238591Nov 7, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Disconnect both O2 sensors (front and rear), start engine and let idle. Check MVB's 41/4 and 136/4 and verify have both changed from a 1 to a 0 (you may have to drive the car 4 miles to get them to reset to 0). Also a key cycle may be required for values to reset. This forces the ECM to re-learn the O2 sensor adaptation. Once MVB 41/4 and 136/4 read 0, re-connect the O2 sensors, road test and recheck for faults.
• 10122628Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Oxygen Sensor Reset Procedures): This document informs of the procedure to rest oxygen sensors -For 2009-2014 vehicles with engine codes CJAA or CBEA: -For 2012-2015 vehicles with engine codes CKRA, CVCA or CRUA:
• 10239416Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10122611Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10243013Nov 3, 2014Seats, Air bags, Tires, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242351Nov 3, 2014Tires, Electrical system, Seats, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10056907Oct 31, 2014Steering, Electrical system. Volkswagen: electromechanical steering gear has a new software update program for power steering control module to help reduce the necessary retention force of keeping vehicle straight.
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239433Oct 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Door Glass Inoperative
• 10121614Oct 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): This document informs that the rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may fall into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move. The spreader plug with expanding pin for securing the door glass to the window regulator can wander loose from the glass. If this occurs the door glass will no longer be secured to the window…
• 10070401Oct 27, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10243019Oct 20, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment, Steering, Body and structure…. VW Elsa Newsletter

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