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.

• 10124295Mar 20, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running due to Fuel Rail 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 using the service section of this document.
• 10241310Mar 18, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Software Version Management
• 10124303Mar 18, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Required Vehicle Update (RVU).
• 10124311Mar 14, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (CV Boot Leaking Grease, Clamp Not Tight or Not Aligned Properly): The document informs on what to do if the vehicles CV Boot is having issues
• 10124309Mar 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Remote Start Operation): This document discusses how to remote start a Passat
• 10069138Mar 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241309Mar 13, 2014Brakes, Other or unknown, Vehicle speed control. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10239809Mar 13, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized
• 10124304Mar 13, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10124298Mar 13, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10069649Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055767Mar 13, 2014Engine cooling. Reduced performance due to check engine light on .
• 10253214Mar 8, 2014Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10252931Mar 7, 2014Exterior lighting. fog Lamp Operation
• 10239817Mar 7, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10124308Mar 7, 2014Exterior lighting. Tech Tips (Fog Lamp): When the headlamps are switched ?ON? and fog lamps are switched to the ?OFF? position, the fog lamps act as cornering lamps. Explain this to the customer should a concern arise. Both of the fog lamps will illuminate as designed when the fog lamp is switched to the ?ON? position with the headlamps ?ON?.
• 10124296Mar 7, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running issues): When diagnosing a MIL ON, no-start or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump. If such an inspection is necessary, the guidelines in this document must be observed when removing the N290…
• 10069571Mar 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10124287Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10238060Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. CV boot damage identified.
• 10124293Mar 4, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot. This document informs of the expected condition of a CV boot upon removal
• 10243008Mar 3, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239810Feb 28, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10241264Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239202Feb 25, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10252937Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
• 10239527Feb 14, 2014Air bags. Airbag Warning Lamp ? Front Side Airbag Pressure Sensor Interruption/ Short to B+
• 10239408Feb 14, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. For concerns of a door latch (or latches) not locking/unlocking or the outside door handle is inoperative at low ambient temperatures, perform normal diagnostic procedures to determine if the latch is affected by cold weather. If it has been determined that the latch is affected by water entry that freezes and causes the latch to fail or intermittently malfunction, replace the latch. If a latch cap (Figure 1) is…
• 10237761Feb 14, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
• 10070403Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069563Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069531Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069513Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069128Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239816Feb 12, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON in Sub-Freezing Conditions (DTC P0087), Engine Cranks but does not Start
• 10238022Feb 7, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
• 10055442Feb 6, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience an implausible transmission shift sequence stored in the transmission control module. There may be a lack of mobility upon start up and shifting complications. Stored dtc p2711. Also included jetta wagon model year 2009 and jetta sportwagen/golfwagon model years 2010-2012.
• 10253206Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10239583Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10070434Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242999Feb 3, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242337Feb 3, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241304Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
• 10239407Jan 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Bring the vehicle into the shop. Thaw out the frozen door latch. Dry any moisture in the door latch with shop air. Install cap (shield,) for the door latch as listed in ETKA. Apply a spray lubricant to the door latch and retest operation.
• 10122245Jan 31, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): The current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles. The updated software of the product solution Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints. This document discusses…
• 10122238Jan 31, 2014Body and structure. Tech Tips: In Extreme Outside Cold Temperatures the Front Door Latches May Freeze (due to moisture), Preventing Door Latch from Operating. This document gives a procedure to service this issue
• 10069612Jan 31, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069512Jan 31, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

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