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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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V871408 20379332017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting): Customers may experience the following condition: * HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting. The product solution for this issue was that Improved Manual Temperature Control Module (MTC) software had been introduced in production
TT 15-12-032017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (cylinder misfires): This document informs When diagnosing faults for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs of where to find the test procedure for the test
TT 37-12-022017-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Tech Tips (Transmission Diagnosis): When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, information can be learned may be suggested as a first step on vehicles with no fault codes. It will also be requested to observe the before and after quick learn values of the CVI. What is being observed in regards to the before and after values on the CVI, is to see a change. The before values are going to be an adaptation value based off of the driver?s habits.
V171401 20203542017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely): Based on engine operating conditions, some Routan vehicles may display the ?change oil? indicator message more frequently than the every 6,000 miles (MY2009-2010), 8,000 miles (MY2011-2012) and 10,000 miles (MY2013-2014) scheduled maintenance intervals. In some instances, the ?change oil? indicator may illuminate as early as 2,500 miles (MY2009-2010) or 3,500 miles (MY 2011-2014) from the vehicle in-service date or from the last oil change. 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.
V961401 20288442017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. This technical solution for this issue was New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011 Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th 2013. This document gives the procedure to diagnosis if a issue is present
V961402 20288442017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. The product solution for this issue was a New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011, and a Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th 2013. This document informs on how to diagnose this issue for Routan vehicles with a make year between 2009 thru 2012, but built before 5-15-2013.
TT 91-11-092017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. This document provides Examples of day and night modes:
Reference - Refl2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 00-14-012017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Routan-Identifying Misfires using WiTech): This document informs that the cylinders in the Routan vehicle can be indivually diagnosed for issues.
V001404 20103802017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
V461404 20332472017-12-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration issues): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. 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.
TT9111012017-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth compatibility chart.
V151503 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Verifying the software/hardware status of the engine): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the engine cylinders are misfiring. This document informs on repair the hardware, and updating the software
TT 17-11-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips: Oil Consumption Testing. Depending on the mileage how much oil should the vehicle consumer for distance driven
V151502 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. This document contains the fault codes for diagnosis the issue, and the procedure to repair the issues
Elsa Newsletter2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is an overview which covers: - Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
Elsa Newsletter2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This document is an overview which covers: - Populating ElsaPro Service Personnel List - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
TT 91-14-052017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Routan Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement): The replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains revised software that changes the TIPM operation and alters the front exterior lighting of the vehicle. The vehicle wiring may need to be modified to maintain turn signal operation. This document informs how to modify the vehicle wiring.
V151405 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Cylinder Misfirings. Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with Elsa and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, This document informs how to verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. 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.
Revised_Oil_Capa2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
V001411 20337082017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
V151404 20386722017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set informing the technician of various cylinder misfiring's
TT 44-13-042017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
TT 94-14-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips: Issue with Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement
V151501 20386722017-10-31. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin: Document discusses Customers which may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes for the issue and the repair procedure are discussed. Where to find Warranty coverage of the service

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