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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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Only bulletins with component: Suspension are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
V4016012043146_42025-12-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
V4616012043146_32025-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Edition412023-09-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. VW Elsa Newsletter
TT4414022023-07-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
TB4413042023-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413032023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413022023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer. The alignment information provided in this bulletin is not limited to the Hunter alignment equipment, and still applies with the use of other Volkswagen approved alignment equipment. The diagnostic procedure for selective tire placement, to improve vehicle drift/pull, will require the use of one of the diagnostic balancers previously mentioned.
VSE12192023-06-20. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.
TT9112082023-06-13. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
VIN4APIN202202222022-03-04. Service bulletin. SEATS; SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202202092022-03-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; ENGINE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Oil level sensor leaking Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202201312022-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202201262022-02-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202201242022-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202112152022-01-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202112132022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
V151602 20454542018-01-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. The strainer screen in the camshaft bearing bracket can tear and cause camshaft adjuster issues.
V441304 20310872017-12-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. This Technical Service Bulletin is divided into four (4) Sections: Section I: Alignment overview & Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC). Section 2: Drift/pull concerns at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Section 3: Customer concerns for vehicle drift/pull Section 4: Volkswagen approved diagnostic balancers to address vehicle drift/pull
TT 44-13-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
V401601 20431462017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
20310872016-05-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20310872016-05-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20310872016-05-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20310872016-05-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.