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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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.

1483 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TT 3709032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
TT 2710022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 2614022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
TT 0117012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
TT 0017022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
Parts FAQ TDI 2.2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assisty our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners.
23U3 rev 09012012019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle conditions depends upon how the vehicles are driven. Revision Summary Updated work instructions.
VWS-11-062019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document.
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.
V901202 20313342019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Technical Bulletin (Instrument Cluster Clock and or Trip Buttons Inoperative): This bulletin has been released to address concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly. Since the lower housing does not fit properly with the upper housing, the buttons do not make contact when time and/or trip meter is being set. The production solution to this issue was Improvement in the production process as of September 30th, 2012, VIN: AJ_CM474081.
V441203 20310872019-04-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak. The general information provided in the bulletin, such as alignment terminologies, warranty information and Vehicle drift/pull diagnosis is not dependent on the alignment equipment and still applies with the use of other alignment equipment. The following topics are addressed in this bulletin: 1. Alignment Terminologies 2. Toe adjustment ?Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC) 3. Camber adjustment 4. Caster measurement 5. Selective tire placement to improve vehicle pull/drift due to road crown. 6. Warranty
V201202 20314262019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. 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.
V011232 20313412019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. The production solution to this issue is updated DMTL pumps as of pumps? production date September 2012. 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.
V001206 20157802019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products
Update Bulletin2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly. The lower housing does not fit properly with the upper housing, the buttons do not make contact when time and/or trip meter is being set.
Update Bulletin2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster (NVLW)): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly.
Dealer Letter Ar2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered.
TT 96-12-072019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
Dealer Letter-Da2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to UPDATE 90H2 ? Jetta Instrument Cluster): This document informs of an expansion of intent in scope for vehicles serviced. The problem observed was Clock and trip meter buttons in the instrument cluster not functioning properly. The corrective action for this issue was to Check function of buttons and if necessary repair instrument cluster.
TT 90-12-072019-04-08. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Tech Tips (Alternative (Second) Speed Display): This document informs that an Alternative (or second) speed display is available to show the vehicle speed in units other than the units shown on the vehicle?s speedometer. If the vehicle?s speedometer shows mph, the alternative speed display will show a digital readout of the current vehicle speed in km/h. The alternative speed display is shown in place of the odometer reading only when the vehicle is moving. To activate the alternative speed display, use the procedure within this document.
TT 21-10-012019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
On-Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as well.
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
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.

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