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.

• 10157640Oct 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 96C7 Micro Switch for Oil Level): This update has been proactively released to prevent continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled by providing the missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster.
• 10156119Oct 9, 2012Body and structure, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Micro Switch for Oil Level): Volkswagen would like to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE. The update addresses Micro Switch for Oil Level. Continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled caused missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed.
• 10156043Oct 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 96C7 Micro Switch for Oil Level): This update has been proactively released to prevent continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled by providing the missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster.
• 10073971Oct 9, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157667Oct 8, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Inoperative): Under certain conditions (speed, force, temperature, time) the Day Time Running Light (DRL) bulb can be subjected to premature failure. Excessive shock is generated from closing the hood caused by allowing it to drop from too great of a distance, which could result in premature failure of the DRL bulb filament. This document informs how to diagnose, and…
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156088Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Technical Bulletin (Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Inoperative): Under certain conditions (speed, force, temperature, time) the Day Time Running Light (DRL) bulb can be subjected to premature failure. Excessive shock is generated from closing the hood caused by allowing it to drop from too great of a distance, which could result in premature failure of the DRL bulb filament. This document informs how to diagnose, and…
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10073090Oct 8, 2012Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047780Oct 8, 2012Exterior lighting. Volkswagen: day time running light (drl) bulb filament may have premature failure, due to excessive shock of hood dropping or closing, from great distances and also under certain conditions, such as speed or temperature. Models 2012-2013 passat.
• 10237744Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Be aware that 2012-2013 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function. This function may also be referred to as auto wipers or automatic wipers. The G397 Rain/light recognition sensor may be installed on some vehicles, but this sensor is used only for auto headlamp function.
• 10237743Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera). Be aware that 2012 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function. This function may also be referred to as auto wipers or automatic wipers. The G397 Rain/light recognition sensor is present on all 2012 Passat vehicles, but this sensor is used only for auto headlamp function.
• 10157632Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers): This document informs to be aware that 2012 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function. --G397 Rain/light recognition sensor is present on all 2012 Passat vehicles, but this sensor is used only for auto headlamp function.
• 10157587Oct 5, 2012Seats. Tech Tips (Releasing the Rear Seat Backrest from Inside the Vehicle): If you are unable to open the trunk for any reason, the rear seat backrest can be released from inside the vehicle to access the emergency trunk release. This document informs of the procedure to access the emergency trunk release.
• 10156038Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers): This document informs to be aware that 2012 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function. --G397 Rain/light recognition sensor is present on all 2012 Passat vehicles, but this sensor is used only for auto headlamp function.
• 10156006Oct 5, 2012Body and structure, Seats. Tech Tips (Releasing the Rear Seat Backrest from Inside the Vehicle): If you are unable to open the trunk for any reason, the rear seat backrest can be released from inside the vehicle to access the emergency trunk release. This document informs of the procedure to access the emergency trunk release.
• 10124350Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers): This document informs that 2012-2014 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function. The G397 Rain/light recognition sensor is present on all 2012-2014 Passat vehicles but this sensor is used only for auto headlamp function. The 2012-2014 Passat vehicles are not equipped with the rain sensing windshield wiper function.
• 10073871Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073858Oct 5, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069373Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069372Oct 5, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157641Oct 2, 2012Equipment, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Stored in ECM Fault Memory issues): The MIL ON with NOx Sensor fault P2201 and/or Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor faults P050E, P2080, P244C and/or P2478 stored in fault memory due to the Diagnostic strategy being to sensitive. The production solution to this issue was Improved software implemented for model year 2013. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10156044Oct 2, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Stored in ECM Fault Memory issues): The MIL ON with NOx Sensor fault P2201 and/or Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor faults P050E, P2080, P244C and/or P2478 stored in fault memory due to the Diagnostic strategy being to sensitive. The production solution to this issue was Improved software implemented for model year 2013. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10073974Oct 2, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157736Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10157700Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10156130Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156116Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10067585Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073972Sep 24, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073874Sep 21, 2012Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072631Sep 5, 2012Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069845Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067555Sep 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252213Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement
• 10237709Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
• 10125745Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. This document informs how to set the values manually.
• 10045560Jul 23, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models.
• 10239401Jul 13, 2012Body and structure. When replacing a front door seal on a 2012/2013 Passat, it is important to make sure the seal is properly aligned. When installing a front door seal, make sure the L or R (depending on side) printed on the seal lines up with the center of the radius of the upper rear corner. When seal is installed in this manner, the splice should be within +/- 50 mm of the door arrestor.
• 10045579Jul 12, 2012Seats. Volkswagen: while driving vehicle or having seat raised or lowered, tolerances between seat bolt frame link pivot points and seat bolt (link screw) creates a squeaking noises. 2011-12 jetta/passat. *pe updated 9/12/12.
• 10089091Jun 29, 2012Equipment, Engine, Electrical system. TO UPDATE WARRANTY TABLE LABOR OPERATIONS. Improved ECM software to avoid unnecessary catalyst replacement.
• 10045019Jun 28, 2012Electrical system. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. A revision regarding the updating of the software, for radio with navigation system, on certain vehicles.
• 10253204May 6, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10045479Apr 1, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Incorrect information provide in owner's manual regarding wheel bolt tightening torque values and specifications.
• 10252901Mar 2, 2012Equipment. cars equipped with RNS 315 Navigation Unit ? System Reboot Sequence
• 10237725Mar 2, 2012Lane departure. It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.

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