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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

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.

1003 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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VWP-18-11 2018102018-12-03. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
V401602 20405612018-01-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
TT 45-09-032017-12-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document
V481502 20410962017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Electro-mechanical Steering Noise): In connection with the toothed belt the motor of the APA steering makes noise during operation. In some situations the noise can be heard in the passenger compartment. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V401501 20405612017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
TT 44-13-042017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips: 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
V481401 20272772017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Insufficient Steering Assistance): A Customer may comment about the following concerns: ? Steering is stiff. ? Yellow and red power steering warning lights on. 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 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 45-09-042017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
TT 44-13-042017-10-21. Service bulletin. 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.
20272772016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TB-48-14-032014-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING IS STIFF. THE YELLOW AND RED POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT STEERING ASSISTANCE. *JS
TT-45-09-032013-07-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: STEERING RACK. AFTER REPLACING THE STEERING RACK THE FAULT CODE 01309 008 IS SET IN ABS/ESP MODULE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL GTI MY 2013, MODEL TIGUAN MY 2005-2007, MODEL RABBIT MY 2005/2011-2013, MODEL EOS MY 2005/2013, MODEL CC MY 2005-2008*JS
TB-48-13-012013-05-07. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: STIFF STEERING PAIRED WITH YELLOW AND RED WARNING LIGHTS. *JS
TT-57-11-082013-04-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN: IF ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS REPLACED OR UPDATED, WOULD CAUSE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE TO LOCK DOORS OR ARM ALARM, BUT WILL UNLOCK DOORS. MODELS 2011-2013 GOLF, GTI, JETTA TIGUAN, PASSAT, BEETLE. *PE

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