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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI

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.

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

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TT9614022023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
TT9612072023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.
TT9114022023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5s, as well as the iPad 4th generation and iPod Nano 7th generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30-pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPad/iPod models.
TT9113042023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
TT9111192023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
TT9111162023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
TT9111112023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
VWC12252023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Warranty Helpline 2012 Holiday Hours of operation
Edition112023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
Edition202023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
Edition192023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
UpdateGuide2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Quick reference update guide.
Edition1722023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Elsa Newsletter
Edition1732023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
TB4016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
TT0016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Contacting the parts helpline
VWP-23-012023-03-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
TT 91 23 012023-02-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio knob replacement instead of radio replacement w/ knob part number.
V9419012011521192023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V8718102043704172022-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V1719012012855512022-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
V1719012012855482022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
V1719012012855472022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
Edition 632022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Webinars and Job Aids.
TT0013042022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Part ordering

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