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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

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.

1572 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Only bulletins with component: Air bags are shown. Show all

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V6919012010479_172026-07-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Inquiries
DC_VW_CF_Airbag2026-04-06. Other. AIR BAGS. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
VOS-25-042025-02-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag igniter resistance too high -N95
VOS-24-1292024-12-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag igniter resistance too high -N95
V4823022072282_22024-02-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Grinding noises can be heard from the area of the steering wheel/driver airbag or steering column when maneuvering OR Various controls, warnings or fault indicators, such as airbag, electronic stabilization programming (ESP), steering assist etc., light up after starting the engine in the instrument cluster.
V4823022072282_12024-01-04. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Rear of teering wheel trim modification for noise when maneuvering.
Edition1102023-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; SEATS; AIR BAGS. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1102023-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY; SEATS; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; AIR BAGS. VW Elsa Newsletter
V6913052035369_22023-09-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Installation of accessory alarm added instead of referring out to another website.
TT6913022023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. If Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) basic settings will not complete after module replacement, start by checking coax connector for fleece mat at module. Ensure coax cable is completely seated in connector housing and connector is properly seated in module.
TT6913012023-07-31. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; AIR BAGS. If airbag faults B10B300 OR 03551 are stored, DO NOT replace airbag components for these faults, refer to TT45-11-01?.
6914022023-07-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module
6914012023-07-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Warning Lamp ? Front Side Airbag Pressure Sensor Interruption/ Short to B+
6913052023-07-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Warning Lamp ON, DTCs B200009, B200049 or U101200 Stored in Airbag Control Unit
6913022023-07-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Warning Lamp ? Front Side Airbag Pressure Sensor Interruption/ Short to B+
TT4509032023-07-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
TT7213012023-06-13. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SEATS. Be aware that the driver seat backrest on vehicles equipped with memory seats will not recline to the point of contacting rear seat. Maximum recline position is shown below. No repairs should be attempted to resolve this normal product characteristic.
TRMDMV_NM_VW2023-04-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 363 Volkswagen owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_VW2023-04-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,498 Volkswagen owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_CO_VW2023-03-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,414 Volkswagen owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
V6919012010479152023-03-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
TRMDMV_NY_VW2022-11-04. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,743 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
TRMDPS_SC_VW2022-10-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,824 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on September 19, 2022.
TRMDMV_PR_VW2022-08-04. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 158 Volkswagen owners in the State of Puerto Rico on July 25, 2022.
TRMDMV_VA_VW2022-08-04. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,217 VW owners in the State of Virginia on July 21, 2022

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