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.

• 10231587Feb 6, 2023Equipment. This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
• 10231581Feb 6, 2023Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
• 10231584Feb 2, 2023Seat belts, Air bags. VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10230949Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
• 10230573Jan 12, 2023Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
• 10230567Jan 12, 2023Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance for DTC P2201. Updated text with referral to Safety Recall 23T3.
• 10228699Dec 21, 2022Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
• 10228180Dec 12, 2022Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
• 10228177Dec 12, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
• 10228178Dec 6, 2022Electrical system. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10226547Nov 16, 2022Forward collision avoidance. ACC Calibration Process
• 10226226Nov 10, 2022Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
• 10226224Nov 1, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
• 10224847Oct 18, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10224368Oct 17, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,743 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
• 10224854Sep 28, 2022Fuel system. Evaluate TDI vehicle for repurchase prior to repairs
• 10222093Sep 22, 2022Fuel system. DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
• 10222092Sep 19, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,824 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.
• 10220338Sep 7, 2022Equipment. Update warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
• 10220342Sep 6, 2022Body and structure. update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
• 10218954Aug 30, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10218955Aug 25, 2022Equipment. Update warranty table labor operation numbers due to recent Saga updates.
• 10218953Aug 25, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
• 10218611Aug 22, 2022Electrical system. Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
• 10217667Aug 3, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10216857Jul 25, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
• 10216552Jul 25, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
• 10216553Jul 21, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,217 VW owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022
• 10214810Jun 29, 2022Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10214809Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10214807Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10214745Jun 23, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
• 10214740Jun 23, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,588 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.
• 10214750Jun 22, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
• 10214766Jun 15, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
• 10214485Jun 15, 2022Fuel system. Gasoline quality.
• 10214471Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
• 10214458Jun 15, 2022Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10214473Jun 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Auto Trans fluid requirements.
• 10214472Jun 14, 2022Engine cooling. Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
• 10214769Jun 8, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
• 10214484Jun 8, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
• 10214759Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
• 10214482Jun 6, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10212929May 26, 2022Engine, Engine cooling. Engine oil pressure priming.
• 10212129May 19, 2022Equipment. Diagnostic aid for DTC P0088 & P1025.
• 10212136May 18, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
• 10212133May 16, 2022Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
• 10211926May 12, 2022Electrical system. Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
• 10211686May 4, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,152 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on April 29, 2022.

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