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.

• 10149942Oct 30, 2018Steering. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
• 10149894Oct 26, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Alternate diagnostic process for overheating.
• 10149895Oct 19, 2018Equipment. Vacuum line inspection for specific DTCS.
• 10149892Oct 19, 2018Engine. Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults
• 10149907Oct 5, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Updated to include an additional model for blower motor diagnosis.
• 10150857Sep 28, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150854Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
• 10150867Sep 14, 2018Equipment. Loss of 15 power defeat process.
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10150835Sep 7, 2018Equipment, Engine. Temporary Pause of Generation 2 2.0 Liter Customer Modifications
• 10150839Sep 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. VW Diagnostic Content V2.36.5 Released
• 10150838Sep 5, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5_Delayed
• 10150837Sep 5, 2018Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. New ODIS Service Application
• 10150836Sep 5, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. Email_Important TDI Announcement - Final Months of 2.0L Claims Program_VW
• 10150834Sep 5, 2018Electrical system, Air bags. As a result, in order to ensure proper diagnostic procedure completions and log submissions as required by Takata Airbag Recall 69Q9, all diagnostic devices in service must be updated to V2.36.5 prior to performing the recall procedures.
• 10150833Sep 5, 2018Equipment. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5
• 10149868Aug 20, 2018Equipment. To include an additional model year applicability.
• 10149836Aug 14, 2018Air bags. Takata Final Remedy Rollout - Repair Planning and Parts Supply - Phase-out for Safety Recall 69M9
• 10149864Aug 13, 2018Electrical system. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10149843Aug 13, 2018Air bags, Equipment. All part numbers listed are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers are to be installed going forward
• 10149859Aug 3, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Remote Ket battery diagnostics. Updated to change incorrect repair manual group number (from TT581801 to TT571802)
• 10149848Aug 1, 2018Air bags. Takata Parts Allocation & Warranty Claims Submissions
• 10150809Jul 27, 2018Electrical system. Key Battery Diagnostic Process
• 10150786Jul 27, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
• 10150787Jul 20, 2018Equipment, Air bags. Takata_Updated Part Return_VW Dealer USA 07_2018
• 10160483Jul 17, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
• 10159027Jul 17, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
• 10150789Jul 17, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
• 10150807Jul 6, 2018Equipment. Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10228282Dec 18, 2017Electrical system. Installation of original remote start feature accessory
• 10221934Dec 18, 2017Electrical system. Installation of original remote start feature accessory
• 10133487Nov 17, 2017Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10133469Nov 10, 2017Electrical system. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 10157823Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157297Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157848Sep 27, 2017Engine, Engine cooling. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation II 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaign 23U4?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157322Sep 27, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation II 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaign 23U4?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157835Sep 25, 2017Engine cooling. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157309Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157827Sep 22, 2017Engine. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
• 10157824Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157301Sep 22, 2017Engine cooling. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
• 10157298Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157810Sep 21, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10157284Sep 21, 2017Equipment, Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10157839Sep 20, 2017Body and structure. Updated production solution and additional repair instruction.

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