2012 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins

979 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. 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.

• 10212726Nov 29, 2013Equipment. MIL ON with DTCs P2400, P2404.
• 10157610Nov 29, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Child Seat Anchor Covers): The child seat anchor covers should only be used when a child seat will be installed into the vehicle. When not used the covers should be stored for possible future use in the glove box or center console area. This document informs of the installation area.
• 10157606Nov 29, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (3.6L ? MIL ON with DTCs P2400, P2404): This document informs for concerns of MIL ON and P2400/P2404. This can be caused by the change over valve on the water pump. The water pump has a vacuum controlled servo to control the flow of coolant. If the diaphragm fails, coolant can get into the vacuum supply line for the LDP pump. Vacuum test the port on the water pump. If it will not hold vacuum, replace the…
• 10156010Nov 29, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (3.6L ? MIL ON with DTCs P2400, P2404): This document informs for concerns of MIL ON and P2400/P2404. This can be caused by the change over valve on the water pump. The water pump has a vacuum controlled servo to control the flow of coolant. If the diaphragm fails, coolant can get into the vacuum supply line for the LDP pump. Vacuum test the port on the water pump. If it will not hold vacuum, replace the…
• 10156002Nov 29, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Child Seat Anchor Covers): The child seat anchor covers should only be used when a child seat will be installed into the vehicle. When not used the covers should be stored for possible future use in the glove box or center console area. This document informs of the installation area.
• 10157585Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10156004Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243037Nov 25, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212746Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Webinars and Job Aids.
• 10212718Nov 23, 2013Other or unknown. Child Seat Anchor Covers.
• 10069529Nov 23, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Wheels, Steering. 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.
• 10156001Nov 22, 2013Steering. 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.
• 10243036Nov 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242374Nov 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212745Nov 18, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software updates.
• 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
• 10157603Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10156008Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10213849Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Other or unknown. Tech Tips.
• 10212715Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Four Wheel Alignments.
• 10157608Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Equipment, Tires. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10156012Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10243034Nov 4, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10156016Nov 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
• 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10157506Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10155925Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10239377Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10157476Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155846Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10157475Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155845Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240605Oct 15, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
• 10157460Oct 15, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10155839Oct 15, 2013Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10241344Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
• 10157516Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
• 10157474Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155930Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
• 10155844Oct 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10157473Oct 9, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155843Oct 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243038Oct 7, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242376Oct 7, 2013Engine cooling, Brakes. VW Elsa Newsletter

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