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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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V8718102043704172022-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V8718122005566272022-06-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
V921204 20248782019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
TT 57-11-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY. Tech Tips (Window Convenience Opening / Closing Function): This document informs of the convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF. To raise all windows, lift up and hold the driver?s window switch until the windows are in the full up position. Perform the opposite to lower all windows.
V921203 20232482019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Rear Washer Nozzle Drips after Use): Rear washer hose retains washer solvent after use. Without a check valve the excess water will continue to drain off out of the washer nozzle. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue. 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.
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.
TT 57-11-112019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Window Convenience Opening / Closing Function): This document informs of the convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF. To raise all windows, lift up and hold the driver?s window switch until the windows are in the full up position. Perform the opposite to lower all windows.
V921203 20232482019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Rear Washer Nozzle Drips after Use): Rear washer hose retains washer solvent after use. Without a check valve the excess water will continue to drain off out of the washer nozzle. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue. 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.
VST-16-012018-02-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
V921302 20248782017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
TT 92-14-022017-12-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues): This document discusses approved windshield washer fluids and the damages non - approved fluids can cause. The document also informs on the procedure to Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
TT 97-14-012017-12-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Washer Level Sensor issues: The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. This documet explains thelocation of the procedure to Validate that the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
V921502 20262532017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
V601501 20195682017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue

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