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.

• 10239828Jun 13, 2013Electrical system. Generator Replacement
• 10144740Jun 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125848Jun 13, 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
• 10125821Jun 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10052654Jun 13, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Volkswagen: due to accessory drive belt being damaged or missing, the charging system is inoperative or malfunction, and noise is coming from engine compartment. Model 2012-2014 all vehicles except routan, touareg hybrid, jetta hybrid.
• 10241714Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10243058Jun 10, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242396Jun 10, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241289Jun 10, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range /ECM Fault Memory Performance Stored
• 10238046Jun 10, 2013Fuel system. Fuel Door Sticks or is Difficult to Open
• 10237994Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
• 10125824Jun 10, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing fault code P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The production solution to this issue was improved software. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10125816Jun 10, 2013Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Door Sticks or is Difficult to Open): Fuel door binding due to excess material inside of fuel door housing. The production solution to this issue was a part change to eliminate excess material inside of fuel door housing.
• 10071007Jun 10, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125825Jun 7, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop): Current ECM programming may cause a bump after coming to a stop, which may be felt through the chassis of the vehicle. This concern is caused by the engine torque being slightly high when the transmission goes into Neutral Control. Neutral Control is designed to reduce load on the engine during idle, in order to…
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10239834Jun 6, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON, Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10239428Jun 6, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open
• 10125820Jun 6, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Glow Plug issues): During the initial glow phase, after switching the ignition "On", the ECM performs a check of the glow plugs through the glow plug control module, to ensure the correct glow plugs are installed. If the engine is cranked during this check, lowering the system voltage, the ECM may receive an incorrect reading and set incorrect glow plug faults. A production solution is…
• 10125815Jun 6, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost.
• 10240650Jun 5, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
• 10243057Jun 3, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242395Jun 3, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241288Jun 3, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop
• 10125843Jun 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Assembly Instructions (Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat): This document informs of the parts, tools, and overview to install an original remote start feature accessory
• 10253179May 30, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10239833May 24, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON, Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10238577May 24, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252226May 17, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10238009May 16, 2013Suspension, Wheels, Steering. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
• 10067198May 16, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10239525May 15, 2013Air bags. Airbag Warning Lamp ? Front Side Airbag Pressure Sensor Interruption/ Short to B+
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252920May 10, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
• 10238961May 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return. To verify correct line installation, remove the metal cover exposing the fuel pump flange assembly (generally under the rear seat). Refer to the ELSA Repair Manual for specific location. Check for raised arrows on the flange housing.
• 10238594May 10, 2013Electrical system. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should…
• 10067111May 10, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240871May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10240868May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10238008May 9, 2013Wheels, Suspension. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)

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