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.

• 10239414Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle.
• 10120325Sep 10, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure): This document informs the Secondary Air Pressure Sensor may be contaminated by foreign particles during secondary air injection. The production solution for this issue was a new sensor placed in production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10120318Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs the customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This is due to the front door lock operation being affected by various climate or temperature conditions, and as a result may require increased effort to release. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the…
• 10120263Sep 10, 2014Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10055398Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Volkswagen: due to moisture the front door latches may freeze, preventing door latch from operating. *js updated 12/2/14.
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10237766Sep 5, 2014Electrical system. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
• 10240851Sep 4, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10120262Sep 4, 2014Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10240850Sep 3, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239413Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Latches Hard to Release
• 10120331Sep 3, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: MIL?on
• 10120319Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release): This document informs the front door latch operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Therefore Customers may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This document is for informing only and informs how to service this issue.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10120329Sep 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
• 10238954Aug 29, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
• 10238565Aug 29, 2014Engine. When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not.
• 10124482Aug 29, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
• 10120284Aug 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10241339Aug 22, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10124480Aug 22, 2014Steering. Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): 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
• 10124479Aug 22, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not…
• 10242680Aug 18, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Brakes, Equipment. Elsa newsletter
• 10144699Aug 18, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
• 10239843Aug 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module
• 10124470Aug 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module): This document informs of debris in the clutch assembly causing too much drag torque from the multiple clutch. The production solution for this issue was an updated clutch. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10239539Aug 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Water /Snow in Blower Housing
• 10124468Aug 6, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Water /Snow in Blower Housing): Water /Snow may enter the fresh air port of the blower housing contaminating the blower. The blower motor bearings may fail and create a high pitched noise. Excess water/snow enters the water box through the drain port located in the wheel housing. Revised parts. The product solution for this issue was -New passenger side wheel liner in production CW20/2014. -New…
• 10067904Aug 6, 2014Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242682Aug 4, 2014Electrical system. ODIS Service Update
• 10242679Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. Elsa newsletter
• 10124454Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
• 10241318Jul 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Update Programming, Harsh Gear Engagement from Park to Drive or Reverse
• 10120243Jul 29, 2014Fuel system. 2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota Engine Codes CBEA, CJAA, CKRA, CATA, CNRB Using Biodiesel Blend Fuels: Biodiesel is a domestically produced, clean-burning and renewable partial substitute for conventional (petroleum) diesel fuel. The customers vehicle was originally designed to run on ?ULSD? - Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel No. 2 ? fuel that complies with ASTM D-975…
• 10120240Jul 29, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming issue due to Harsh Gear Engagement from Park to Drive or Reverse): The updated programming for the TCM modifies clutch operation to decrease pressure to the C1, which may cause harsh transmission engagement. The production solution for this issue was a Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10069626Jul 29, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243033Jul 28, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242371Jul 28, 2014Equipment, Engine, Brakes. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239842Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis
• 10120233Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding (GFF). This document is for identifying the issue for diagnosis.
• 10072467Jul 28, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239813Jul 21, 2014Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10120236Jul 21, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized): In the case of a damaged turbocharger it is important to follow the steps contained in this document to avoid repeat repairs. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10069653Jul 21, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056398Jul 21, 2014Engine cooling. Volkswagen: there is noise from turbocharger or reduced performance due to broken or seized shaft of turbine fan of turbo charger and engine lacks performance. Model 2012-2014 passat.
• 10250696Jul 18, 2014Engine cooling. Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension
• 10239802Jul 18, 2014Seats. The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short.
• 10238619Jul 18, 2014Wheels, Suspension. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
• 10120242Jul 18, 2014Engine cooling. Warranty Information (Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension): Volkswagen has extended the Emissions Control Systems Warranty for the turbocharger under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s original in-service date, for certain 2012 ? 2013 Model Year Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles.
• 10120210Jul 18, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Headliner Removal Installation): The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short. All steps should be followed from ELSA.

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