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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf

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.

1318 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Only bulletins with component: Transmission and driveline are shown. Show all

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VIN4APIN202110262021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 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 noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202110132021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202109132021-10-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202109092021-10-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202109072021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202109022021-10-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
V3718022033975_72021-04-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
TT 37-18-02ss12019-06-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
TT 37 18 022019-06-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
TT 37-18-02ss12019-06-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
TT 37 18 022019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
TT 3710032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
TT 3709032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. 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.
V301204 20313662019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On-Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
V301303 20287142019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module): Debris in the clutch assembly causing too much drag torque from the multiple clutch. DTC as described may cause shifting concerns and/or a lack of mobility upon initial startup. The production solution to this issue was an updated clutch installed as of March 12, 2010. 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.
V011335 20286092019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions). The production solution to this issue is Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints. 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.
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)

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