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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

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.

1084 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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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.
V211302 20240612019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
VWS-13-052019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
V191303 20225492019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
V171303 20178132019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
TT 57-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Tech Tips (Remote Loses Programming): Customers may complain the remote no longer operates. This document informs of the procedure to synchronize the remote and allow operation.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. 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.
V011333 20348982019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient issues): This document informs that high soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue is New software being implemented in current production.
TT 26-13-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory air filters.
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)
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to Service Action 20T8 ? Owner Supplements Install Misfueling Guard): This document informs the work procedure for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include an owner supplement that must be provided to customers upon completion of this repair. An allocation of supplements was sent to dealerships in early September. If additional copies are needed, please see the revised campaign circular for ordering instructions. An updated campaign circular has been posted to ServiceNet and will be visible in ElsaWeb shortly.
V211301 20254642019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engines will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system. This document informs how to Install a revised charge air cooler kit P/N 1K0 198 803B to avoid the formation of this moisture in the boost system.
V011330 20348982019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
V001304 20344072019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information, Required Vehicle Updates and Technical Bulletins.
TT 57-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Remote Functions Inoperative and/or Faults 00955, 00956, 02660): If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. This document informs Before running GFF or attempting any adaptation with the scan tool, attempt to restore remote functionality by following the key synchronization procedure in this document.
TT 24-07-1032019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; 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; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
Campaign Circula2019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Service Action Campaign (TDI Clean Diesel Engine Install Misfueling Guard): As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not covered under warranty. This document contains the procedure to install the Misfueling Guard.

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