2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

1,004 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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.

• 10238607May 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. If a CV boot is found to be leaking grease on PDI and a clamp is found to be loose or not aligned properly, only the clamp should be replaced. If concern is found after the vehicle is sold, replace the complete CV joint.
• 10070798May 3, 2013Seat belts. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052355May 3, 2013Seat belts. Volkswagen: front seat belt tensioner. Description of the location of the front seat belts tensioner igniters.
• 10052354May 3, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model rabbit my 2005/2011-2013, model eos my 2005/2013, model cc my 2005-2008
• 10243051Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242389Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10152545Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling, Body and structure, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
• 10252904Apr 26, 2013Equipment. Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10237728Apr 26, 2013Equipment. The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. Symptoms may be described as ?Locks Up?, ?Freezes?, or ?No Response?. Switching modes (i.e. broadcast radio to SAT), Rear View Camera or soft-touch keys could be affected. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic.
• 10071163Apr 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052729Apr 26, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen: when memory usage is high, navigation unit is slow to respond, and multiple features are being used or boot up time after vehicle has started up and symptoms includes locks up, no response or freezes. Models 2012-2013 cc, eos, passat, tiguan. *pe updated 09/12/2013
• 10239800Apr 25, 2013Seat belts, Other or unknown. Seat belt tensioner igniter 1 (N153 for driver side and N154 for passenger side) and belt force limiter (G551 for driver side and G552 for passenger side) are located in the seat belt retractor assembly, while seat belt tensioner igniter 2 (N297 for driver side and N298 for passenger side) is located in the seat belt end fitting. The connector for N297/N298 can be accessed by removing B-pillar trim and pulling back…
• 10152546Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243050Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242388Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10241349Apr 15, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10051639Apr 15, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: high pressure fuel pump diagnosis. Engine crank, no start after long periods without driving. Engine may run rough, and or mil-on with dtc p0087-low fuel pressure stored in ecm fault memory. Also included model eos year 2013, model git year 2013, model beetle covertible year 2009-2013. *js updated 7/10/13.
• 10212721Apr 13, 2013Equipment. Bluetooth Compatibility.
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10238968Apr 12, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. If fault code 03200 or 16352 is present in the Electromechanical Parking Brake (EPB) module, it may be due to the switch and module not being synchronized.
• 10237731Apr 12, 2013Equipment. When replacing a radio navigation unit, inspect the security labels on both the new and replacement units for damage. If damage is found to a label on either unit, be sure to note this on the repair order along with the reason the radio is being replaced.
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10252906Apr 5, 2013Equipment. RNS 510 ? Radio Preset Display
• 10237730Apr 5, 2013Equipment. Be aware that the 24 RNS-510 radio presets are not band dependent, and can be programmed to any mix of AM, FM, or satellite stations. The presets shown on the display will not change when switching between bands.
• 10144704Apr 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238017Apr 1, 2013Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10238016Apr 1, 2013Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10237720Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS 315 navigation part number 1K0 035 274 B or higher. The diagnosis for this system is similar to the 9W7 system. Technical Bulletin 91 11 09 (2026015) can be used for the diagnosis.
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10252905Mar 22, 2013Equipment. MDI Control of Apple Devices with Lightning Connector (iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10237729Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10240880Mar 21, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144701Mar 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10069698Mar 18, 2013Electrical system, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052041Mar 18, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: stiff steering paired with yellow and red warning lights.
• 10241282Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10238030Mar 15, 2013Steering. Insufficient Steering Assistance- Warning Light ON
• 10144702Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension

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