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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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TB4613022023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
TB4613012023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
TB4414032023-06-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
TB4014052023-06-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.
TB4014042023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.
TB3713022023-06-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
TB3713012023-06-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
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.
VSE12182023-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester diagnostic hardware is scheduled as follows:
TT9714022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
TT9714012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent. Reinstall the sensor, top off washer reservoir with proper fluid and validate that the indicator lamp in the I.P. is no longer illuminated.
TT9614022023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
TT9612072023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.
TT9214022023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent. Reinstall the sensor, top off washer reservoir with proper fluid and validate that the indicator lamp in the I.P. is no longer illuminated.
TT9214012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER. For fault code VAG00897 (Electrical malfunction in circuit in the BCM), following the next steps will ensure proper diagnosis and operation of the washer pump. Please note that if the BCM PQ35 does not have the fault, this tech tip does not apply. The following are the steps to properly diagnosis fault code VAG00897 (electrical malfunction in circuit).
TT9113062023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If the radio is switching to the Bluetooth audio selection whenever a paired phone makes any sound, such as typing or an incoming email or text message, check the BT-Audio Autoplay setting in the Media Setup menu as shown below. If BT-Audio Autoplay is on (checked), switch selection off and retest for concern. If radio software is 0016 or 0007, radio may require software update as per TB 91-13-05 (2031136) to allow BT-Audio Autoplay to switch off.
TT9113042023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. When replacing a radio navigation unit, inspect the security labels on both the new and replacement units for damage. If damage is found to a label on either unit, be sure to note this on the repair order along with the reason the radio is being replaced.
TT9113032023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Be aware that the 24 RNS-510 radio presets are not band dependent, and can be programmed to any mix of AM, FM, or satellite stations. The presets shown on the display will not change when switching between bands.
TT9113022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
TT9113012023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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.
TT9112082023-06-13. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
TT9112052023-06-13. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE. It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
TT9111192023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
TT911117a2023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
TT9111172023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.

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