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.

• 10242380Sep 3, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240875Sep 3, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157420Sep 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155645Sep 3, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239212Aug 28, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Retrofit
• 10213851Aug 23, 2013Steering, Equipment. Tech Tips.
• 10144729Aug 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns(including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144730Aug 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10053891Aug 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: diagnosis for high pressure fuel pump where no start, engine crank, without driving, after long periods and may have rough running engine. Models 2008-2014 eos, gti, beetle convertible, jetta, cc, passat, tiguan, beetle.
• 10239844Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels.
• 10125724Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing): Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels. This document informs the dealer to follow specific diagnostic steps to assess the condition a vehicle
• 10243055Jul 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242393Jul 22, 2013Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237995Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
• 10125725Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check
• 10053936Jul 18, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: activated charcoal filter system, solenoid valve and performing gff function test a vacuum check on canister purge valve n80 are essential to diagnose proper operation. Model 2009-14 all but routan.
• 10241715Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125762Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10239434Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10144731Jul 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125719Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage.
• 10243054Jul 15, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242392Jul 15, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238032Jul 15, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Poor Power Steering Assistance, DTCs 16344 014, 16353 014, 16355 014, 02614 014 Stored in Power Steering Control Module J500
• 10144732Jul 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125720Jul 15, 2013Steering. Technical Bulletin (Poor Power Steering Assistance): This document informs of Voltage drop in power steering control unit (J500) at start up or during steering operation leading to Poor Power Steering Assistance. The production solution to this issue is improved software. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10052042Jul 15, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: some vehicles may exhibit poor power steering assistance. Dtcs may be stored in power steering control module j500. Alsoincluded model jetta sportwagen model year 2010-2012. *js updated 12/4/13.
• 10252909Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Equipped with RCD-510 Premium 8 Radio ? Radio Switches to Bluetooth Audio without Input
• 10237733Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. If the radio is switching to the Bluetooth audio selection whenever a paired phone makes any sound, such as typing or an incoming email or text message, check the BT-Audio Autoplay setting in the Media Setup menu as shown below. If BT-Audio Autoplay is on (checked), switch selection off and retest for concern. If radio software is 0016 or 0007, radio may require software update as per TB 91-13-05 (2031136) to allow…
• 10125743Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped with RCD-510 Premium 8 Radio - Radio Switches to Bluetooth Audio without Input): If the radio is switching to the Bluetooth audio selection whenever a paired phone makes any sound, such as typing or an incoming email or text message, check the BT-Audio Autoplay setting in the Media Setup menu as shown below. If BT-Audio Autoplay is on (checked), switch selection off and retest for concern.
• 10239262Jul 10, 2013Equipment, Engine. In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
• 10125749Jul 5, 2013Tires. Tech Tips (Brake Electronics (ABS) Fault Code 02757 Diagnosis Tip): This document informs if the battery has a low state of charge or is disconnected, fault code 02757 "adapting tire pressures" may set in address 03 - Brake Electronics. The GFF test plan for this fault may prove inconclusive and the fault may not clear, even after performing TPMS reset using the button in glove box or through the MFI.
• 10144733Jul 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10125726Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
• 10240678Jun 28, 2013Fuel system. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
• 10238010Jun 27, 2013Wheels, Steering, Suspension. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
• 10125817Jun 27, 2013Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. This Technical Service Bulletin is divided into four (4) Sections: Section I: Alignment overview & Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC). Section 2…
• 10067199Jun 27, 2013Steering, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253491Jun 25, 2013Engine cooling. Secondary Air Pressure Sensor Limited Warranty Extension
• 10126874Jun 25, 2013Engine. Secondary Air Pressure Sensor Limited Warranty Extension. Volkswagen has extended the Emission Control Systems Warrantly for secondary air pressure sensor replacement under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date, for the following 2.5 L engine vehicles.
• 10125818Jun 25, 2013Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). This is due to Coil Spring is not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut.
• 10067193Jun 25, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242398Jun 24, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10125832Jun 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG transmission, the test plan "Read measured values for obligation to report" can be selected. This function will retrieve all of the MVBs from the transmission which can be attached to a VTA ticket. This selection is available under Guided Functions or GFF when using VAS-PC, an example is shown below.
• 10239411Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
• 10238566Jun 18, 2013Brakes. If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
• 10125822Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the diagnostic. 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…
• 10052670Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ecm pressure, engine would crank but not start long periods without driving, may run rough and/or mil on. All models 2008-2013.

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