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.

• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10238007Mar 26, 2013Wheels. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10069683Mar 26, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252905Mar 22, 2013Equipment. MDI Control of Apple Devices with Lightning Connector (iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10239823Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON - DTC's P047F, P0477, P048A, P048B, P048C or P0401 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10237729Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10240880Mar 21, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144701Mar 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10243063Mar 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242401Mar 18, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238031Mar 18, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Poor Power Steering Assistance, DTCs 16344 014, 16353 014, 16355 014, 02614 014 Stored in Power Steering Control Module J500
• 10241282Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10239799Mar 15, 2013Air bags, Electrical system. If Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) basic settings will not complete after module replacement, start by checking coax connector for fleece mat at module. Ensure coax cable is completely seated in connector housing and connector is properly seated in module.
• 10239404Mar 15, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. After enabling the auto-unlock feature through the MFI, it is necessary to road test vehicle over 10 MPH. After vehicle has been driven over 10 MPH, place shifter in park, switch off ignition, open driver door, and verify all other doors unlock.
• 10070402Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069511Mar 15, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052036Mar 15, 2013Air bags. Volkswagen: the airbag warning lamp may be illuminated paired with dtcs b101715 and b103615
• 10240879Mar 14, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144702Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
• 10144703Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10239822Mar 8, 2013Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10125616Feb 22, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Pressure Control issues): This document informs that water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position. The production solution to this issue was Improved parts introduced into production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage…
• 10125619Feb 21, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. This document informs of production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking…
• 10125649Feb 15, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Communication to Owners of 2009-2013 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Illinois - Using Biodiesel Fuel Blends): Due to Illinois state tax incentives for biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Illinois. Volkswagen will continue to honor the terms and conditions of Volkswagen Limited Warranties…
• 10125632Feb 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (TDI ? AdBlue Level Reset Procedure): This document informs how to reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling.
• 10125627Feb 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Dual Zone Climatronic ? One Zone Colder / Warmer Than the Other): For concerns of one zone with no heat or blowing colder / warmer than the other on vehicles with dual zone Climatronic this document informs of the procedure to check parts for proper installation and/or damage.
• 10125613Feb 15, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10125615Feb 11, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): the airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. This document informs for diagnosis purposes only.
• 10044940Feb 11, 2013Air bags. Volkswagen: airbag warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster, dtc b101614 stored in airbag control module. Airbag lam in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. *js updated 04/11/2013
• 10125625Feb 8, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic.
• 10125614Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): Programming contained in software level(s) for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012, and 2013. The production solution for this issue is a running software change. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes…
• 10125633Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (TDI ? AdBlue Level Reset Procedure): This document informs how to reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling.
• 10125626Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 10209338Jan 28, 2013Electrical system, Engine. No charging system voltage.
• 10241279Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Update Programming MIL ON, DTC P2201 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10241278Jan 25, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming MIL ON, DTCs P050E, P2080, P244C and/or P2478 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10067146Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067145Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239552Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)

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