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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Routan

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.

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

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V8720022061094_72022-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
V8720022061094_52022-07-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
Engine Oil Capac2022-06-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. VW Engine Oil Capacities.
TT 13 20 01_22022-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine oil pressure priming.
V211302-20240612022-03-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
EN-1223132022-03-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. VW Elsa Newsletter.
TT 61 21 012021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
2021OilCapChart2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
V8720022061094_22020-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
TT 00 16 02-42020-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; STEERING; ENGINE. Mandatory fastener.
TT 13 20 012020-09-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
DOR-M9J4S-072020-07-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
DOR-M3J3F-072020-07-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
V171901_20128552019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V171901_20128552019-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
Gasoline Engine2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
TT 15-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (2011-2012 Routan ? MIL ON, Fault P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Stored In PCM): When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs where to locate the test procedure.
TT 15-12-012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. Tech Tips (2011-2012 3.6L Routan ? Fault Codes P06DD, P000D, or P0390 After Cylinder Head Replacement): This document informs to verify that the oil galley bolts were transferred (see pictures in this document) when the cylinder head was replaced.
V211302 20240612019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
TT 27-13-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
VWS-13-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.
TT 24-13-052019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (Squeaking Noise Coming from the Engine at Idle): The customer may hear a squeaking noise at idle. This may be caused by the PCV valve. The valve is mounted to the right rear cylinder head (Exhaust Camshaft). This document informs how to diagnose the issue, and where information can be found to repair the issue.
V211302 20240612019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
TT 27-13-022019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start ?Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
VWS-13-022019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.

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