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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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TB4013012023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
TB4014012023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. CV boot damage identified.
TB5014032023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE. Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
TB4813032023-06-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Poor Power Steering Assistance, DTCs 16344 014, 16353 014, 16355 014, 02614 014 Stored in Power Steering Control Module J500
TB4813022023-06-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Poor Power Steering Assistance, DTCs 16344 014, 16353 014, 16355 014, 02614 014 Stored in Power Steering Control Module J500
TB4614032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
TB4614022023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
TB4613032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
TB4613022023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
TB4613012023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
TB4414032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
TB4413042023-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413032023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413022023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer. The alignment information provided in this bulletin is not limited to the Hunter alignment equipment, and still applies with the use of other Volkswagen approved alignment equipment. The diagnostic procedure for selective tire placement, to improve vehicle drift/pull, will require the use of one of the diagnostic balancers previously mentioned.
TB4413012023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 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.
TB4412032023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 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.
TB3713022023-06-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
TB3713012023-06-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
VSE12192023-06-20. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.
VSE12182023-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester diagnostic hardware is scheduled as follows:
TT9714022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
TT9714012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent. Reinstall the sensor, top off washer reservoir with proper fluid and validate that the indicator lamp in the I.P. is no longer illuminated.
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.
TT9413022023-06-13. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The picture below shows an A6 Jetta Outer Tail Lamp Bulb Holder (Part Numbers 5C6945257 & 5C6947258). During the assembly process of this component, the manufacturer utilizes a plastic weld to complete the assembly. This plastic weld flux is completely normal and is not evidence of any malfunction. No repair or replacement attempt should be performed, as this is not indicative of any problem.

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