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.

• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10167185Oct 22, 2019Air bags. XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns
• 10166744Oct 14, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 20,200 Volkswagen owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019.
• 10165797Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10165024Sep 16, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019.
• 10165030Sep 12, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10165029Sep 4, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164181Aug 21, 2019Equipment. Quick Reference Update Guide.
• 10164244Aug 20, 2019Fuel system. This document informs dealers of an "Extended Emissions Warranty" Limited Warranty Extension for certain 2.0L TDI GEN 2 vehicles. Added clarification on totaled vehicles and loaners.
• 10164265Aug 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of North Carolina on August 19, 2019.
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10164255Aug 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the software used to perform vehicle diagnostics
• 10164264Aug 12, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 6,235 Volkswagen owners in the State of Virginia on August 12, 2019.
• 10163841Aug 5, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Compton, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 68 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on August 5, 2019.
• 10163366Jul 30, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163369Jul 29, 2019Air bags. Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices daily over a span of five business days to approximately 1,712 High Risk Volkswagen owners.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163370Jul 24, 2019Electrical system. Document detailing changes and fixes to ODIS Service Diagnostic software.
• 10163539Jul 23, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment worksheet.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10163372Jul 15, 2019Fuel system. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-15-06 to exclude the fuel sample requirements.
• 10163368Jul 15, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,592 Volkswagen owners in the state of Kentucky on July 15, 2019.
• 10162900Jul 8, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,991 Volkswagen owners in Wisconsin on July 8, 2019.
• 10162897Jul 2, 2019Fuel system. Updated to include an additional warranty claiming statement.
• 10161675Jun 18, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,200 Volkswagen owners in Alabama on June 17, 2019.
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161294Jun 12, 2019Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump diagnosis.
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161227Jun 12, 2019Equipment. This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161200Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Email Important TDI Announcement Duplicate Photos in IN-FORM
• 10161182Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Remote start diagnostic reference
• 10161173Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Email 2.0L Gen 2 AEM Correction
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10160836May 21, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 11,500 Volkswagen owners in the state of New York on May 23, 2019.
• 10159820May 7, 2019Equipment. Updated to include additional labor operations due to labor time updates in Elsa.

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