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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1101 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TT 90 11 012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V241709 20451382019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
V131703 20443502019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
V001713 20338462019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
TT 9115052019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
TT 3709032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
TT 2710022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 0117012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
TT 0017022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
TT 7415022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
VWS-11-062019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document.
V921204 20248782019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
V901203 20318392019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Gauge Does Not Read Full after Maximum Refueling): Fuel gauge may display 1 to 2 bars under the full mark after maximum refueling. The production solution to this issue was an adaptation value change from -10 to -3 after calendar week 43. This document informs how to reset the fuel gauge adaptation value from -10 to -3.
V441203 20310872019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); EQUIPMENT; TIRES. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak. The general information provided in the bulletin, such as alignment terminologies, warranty information and Vehicle drift/pull diagnosis is not dependent on the alignment equipment and still applies with the use of other alignment equipment. The following topics are addressed in this bulletin: 1. Alignment Terminologies 2. Toe adjustment ?Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC) 3. Camber adjustment 4. Caster measurement 5. Selective tire placement to improve vehicle pull/drift due to road crown. 6. Warranty
V201202 20314262019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V011232 20313412019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. The production solution to this issue is updated DMTL pumps as of pumps? production date September 2012. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V001206 20157802019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products
TT 96-12-072019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
TT 21-10-012019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
Dealer Letter -2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition. With this in mind, Volkswagen asks the dealers to pay special attention to completing the UPDATES in this document that will be active for certain 2013 model year vehicles in the dealers inventory as the IQS window officially opens on November 1st.
Dealer Letter -2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Beetle Window Activities): This document informs of clarifications based upon feedback Volkswagen had received regarding the Beetle window issue communications. There has been some confusion reported due to the UPDATE 64C7 and the technical bulletin being released on the same day. This document summarizes the activities
Dealer Letter -2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Progress on 2012-2013 MY Beetle Windows): This document informs of a followup to a letter from September 26th, volxwagen would to provide customers with an update on the progress made on the parts supply, and service repair solution to resolve the Beetle window issue.
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:

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