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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: Automatic transmission are shown. Show all

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List2023-10-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. On-car analysis list from December 2nd, 2013 please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
Edition1152023-10-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition622023-09-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition672023-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition642023-09-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VW Elsa Newsletter
TB0114152023-08-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Update Programming, Harsh Gear Engagement from Park to Drive or Reverse
TB0114012023-08-28. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
Guide2023-08-14. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
V3718022033975112023-07-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
TT4013012023-07-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT. If a CV boot is found to be leaking grease on PDI and a clamp is found to be loose or not aligned properly, only the clamp should be replaced. If concern is found after the vehicle is sold, replace the complete CV joint.
TB0016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.
OCA-1222022-03-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. On-Car Analysis List.
Dealer 24EF2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
Circular 24EF2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
TT 37-18-02ss12019-06-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
TT 37 18 022019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
2-0L Gen 2 AEM2019-06-11. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. Email 2.0L Gen 2 AEM Correction
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
TT 3710032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
V301303 20287142019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY; 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.
V011335 20286092019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 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.
On Car Analysis2019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
VIN-4-A-PIN 7-312018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; INTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
V001607 20344072018-01-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.

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