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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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V941202 20310392019-04-01. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Inoperative): Under certain conditions (speed, force, temperature, time) the Day Time Running Light (DRL) bulb can be subjected to premature failure. Excessive shock is generated from closing the hood caused by allowing it to drop from too great of a distance, which could result in premature failure of the DRL bulb filament. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V301204 20313662019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
V281203 20295142019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Glow Plug Circuit issues): Internal hardware issue of the glow plug relay may cause an over voltage supply to the glow plug(s) damaging the heating element. The production solution to this issue was Improved glow plug relays implemented in production and spare parts. 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.
V911222 20227392019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
V551203 20213542019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
V501205 20143702019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
V401205 20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). The Coil Spring is not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut. The production solution to this issue was Improved parts installed in production since CW 44/11, VIN: A31CC025567. 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.
Update Bulletin2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 96C7 Micro Switch for Oil Level): This update has been proactively released to prevent continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled by providing the missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster. This document informs of the method to service this issue to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster
TT 91-12-082019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
TT 00-13-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
VWS-13-052019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
V871301 20055662019-04-01. 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.
TT 57-12-032019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
V001304 20344072019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 80-13-012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Passat-Blower Motor-Fault Diagnosis): If the vehicle comes in with a blower concern, check for DTCs. If DTCs are found, use the table in this document to diagnose the concern.
VW Parts Accesso2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
TDI Dealer FAQs2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
V401901-20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
TT 90 19 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
TT 26 16 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. AdBlue® mixture specification update when using refractometer
SM 44-2017 EN2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
TT 91 19 012019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
TT 15 18 012019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Balance shaft direction for debris issues.
customer letter2019-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 23Z3 pre-notification_customer
2-0L TDI Settlem2019-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2.0L TDI Settlement Deadline 12/30/2018 - Important Reminders

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