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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| V171302 2017813 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. This document informs of oil consumption tests to check a vehicles performance. |
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| V201306 2034072 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check |
| V341301 2034406 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing): Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels. This document informs the dealer to follow specific diagnostic steps to assess the condition a vehicle |
| V661301 2027119 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage. |
| TT 011503 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS. |
| TT 200901 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking. |
| V201702 2034072 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0) |
| TT 00-13-02 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet. |
| TT 24-13-01 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (ECM Software Update Tip): If instrument cluster does not communicate with the scan tool after completing an ECM software update, it is recommended to perform a capacitive discharge before replacing parts or performing any additional diagnosis. |
| TT 90-11-10 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode. |
| TT 91-13-01 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic. |
| TT 96-12-03 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation. |
| V911305 2031136 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): Programming contained in software level(s) for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012, and 2013. The production solution for this issue is a running software 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. |
| V911306 2022739 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number |
| TT 011401 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns. |
| TT 011504 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information |
| TT 011505 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues. |
| TT 21-10-01 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Tech Tips 92006-2014 Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer this document with graphical aid. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not. Turbocharger fault codes P0299 and P0234 can be diagnosed using this test. |
| TT 45-09-03 | 2017-12-05. 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 |
| TT 57-10-11 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes. |
| V171403 2017813 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific break-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Further factors include the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. 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 24-13-03 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A. |
| TT 57-12-06 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Alarm System Activates Immediately After Opening the Door When Using the Key): The alarm siren may activate immediately after opening the door, after unlocking using the physical key. A delay time of 15 seconds can be utilized to prevent this action as per the owner?s manual instruction. This document informs of the options avaliavle to delay a cars alarm reaction |
| TT 91-13-01 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. Symptoms may be described as ?Locks Up?, ?Freezes?, or ?No Response?. Switching modes (i.e. broadcast radio to SAT), Rear View Camera or soft-touch keys could be affected. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic. |
| TT 92-14-02 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues): This document discusses approved windshield washer fluids and the damages non - approved fluids can cause. The document also informs on the procedure to Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent |
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