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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: Suspension are shown. Show all

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V4016012043146_42025-12-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
V4616012043146_32025-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
V4019012028353_122025-04-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noisy, spring rubs on strut perch.
Edition1072023-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition922023-10-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition412023-09-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. VW Elsa Newsletter
TT4414022023-07-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
TT4413032023-07-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
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.
TB4014062023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
TB4014032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
TB4014022023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
TB4013032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
TB4013022023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC). Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
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.
V401901-20283532019-04-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
V401205 20283532019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. 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.
V401303 20283532019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Coil Spring are not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut. The production solution to t his 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.
V401901-20283532019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
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.
V401303 20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Coil Spring are not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut. The production solution to t his 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.
V401901-20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
V401302 20283532017-12-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). This is due to Coil Spring is not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut.

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