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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

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.

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

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VWP13052024-04-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
2113022023-10-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
2013062023-07-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
TT 26 18 03_32022-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Selective Catalytic Reduction (Adblue™) Light Reset. Update to test procedure text.
Dealer 21H22019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
Circular 21H22019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
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.
VWC-17-11-2019012019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWC-17-11 - REVISED - Pre-existing MIL-On Condition in Regards to the TDI AEM Recalls for Customer Vehicles (Revised 12/17/18). Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 2.0L TDI no longer apply.
VWC-17-11-2018122019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWC-17-11 - REVISED - Pre-existing MIL-On Condition in Regards to the TDI AEM Recalls for Customer Vehicles (Revised 12/17/18). Gen 1 and Gen 3 2.0L TDI no longer apply.
3-0L TDI Emissio2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Campaign Parts Bulletin_3.0L TDI Emissions Recalls 23R3, 23V1 & 23V6
VWC-18-082018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document advises dealers regarding the mandatory fuel refill for vehicles receiving the 3.0L TDI emissions modification.
VSS 18-072018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. TDI update
Emissions Servic2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
Emissions Servic2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
Emissions Recall2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 3.0L TDI Engine Emissions System Modification
TT 26 18 032018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Updated Adblue reset procedure
VWC 18 092018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. This document advises dealers regarding the mandatory fuel refill for vehicles receiving the 3.0L TDI emissions modification.
TT 26 18 022018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Details to clarify EGT sensor location.
SM 12-2017 VWMEX2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
SM 59-20172018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
V201306 20340722017-12-14. 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
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. EMAIL TO DEALERS EXPLAINING THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE TDI GOODWILL PACKAGE FOR THE 3.0L TDI HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
V231605_20410572017-03-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. UPDATED TO REMOVE REDUNDANT TOUAREG FUEL SENEOR PART NUMBER (SENSOR NOW COMES WITH FUEL LINE).
PRI B2015-07-23. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES WITH 2.0 TFSI ENGINES WILL HAVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTORS WARRANTY EXTENDED. 7/23/15 *TA
2412082013-01-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. VOLKSWAGEN: INTAKE MANIFOLD RESTRICTION CHECK. MIL-ON AND 1 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC CODES MAY BE STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *JS

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