2012 Volkswagen Routan Technical Service Bulletins

506 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan. 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.

• 10238023Apr 2, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10239270Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
• 10239533Mar 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10241329Mar 21, 2014Engine. Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage
• 10239818Mar 20, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10239817Mar 7, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238060Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. CV boot damage identified.
• 10069597Feb 27, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241264Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10069596Feb 25, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252937Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
• 10237761Feb 14, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
• 10238022Feb 7, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
• 10069135Feb 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239583Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10243001Jan 20, 2014Engine cooling, Steering. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243029Dec 23, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242367Dec 23, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209320Dec 23, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter.
• 10238617Dec 22, 2013Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10239804Dec 13, 2013Seats, Other or unknown. Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended (Figure 1) as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position (figure 2). If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced.
• 10209340Dec 13, 2013Seats. Third row seating.
• 10157526Dec 13, 2013Seats. Tech Tips (Third Row Seating): This document informs Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position. If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced. Repair kit part numbers, for reference only, are in this document:
• 10155978Dec 13, 2013Seats. Tech Tips (Third Row Seating): This document informs Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position. If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced. Repair kit part numbers, for reference only, are in this document:
• 10070799Dec 13, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244045Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10243027Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242365Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209335Dec 9, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa News Letter
• 10244075Dec 3, 2013Vehicle speed control, Brakes. Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration
• 10244072Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
• 10239808Dec 3, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
• 10238020Dec 3, 2013Brakes. This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors
• 10209349Dec 3, 2013Brakes. Front brake judder and/or vibration.
• 10209346Dec 3, 2013Engine. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
• 10157546Dec 3, 2013Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors
• 10157543Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10155955Dec 3, 2013Suspension, Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors
• 10155952Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10071004Dec 3, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242364Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243037Nov 25, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242375Nov 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Steering, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212746Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Webinars and Job Aids.
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Steering, Wheels. Steering Wheel Off Center.
• 10212716Nov 22, 2013Steering, Wheels. steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10157609Nov 22, 2013Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.

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