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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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V871811_20438932019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
V871806_20199472019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
Dealer 24EF2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
Circular 24EF2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
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.
2012TorgSrvXprs2019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Added: Torque Spec table
V171901_20128552019-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
VOS-19-292019-11-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
VOS-19-272019-11-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
V171901_20128552019-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V001901_20405902019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
VOS-19-242019-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
30DayInvCklst2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
VOS-19-222019-09-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This document outlines updates to the software used to perform vehicle diagnostics
VWP-18-062019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This document informs dealers of the Extended Emissions Warranty Limited Warranty Extension for 3.0L TDI Gen 1.2 vehicles. Added clarification on totaled vehicles and loaners.
TT 0012022019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
V171901_20128552019-09-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
QRUG082120192019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quick Reference Update Guide.
V011812_20146032019-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
V911701_20354732019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Infotainment worksheet.
V171901_20128552019-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
TT 00 19 012019-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
TT 26 18 032019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Steering wheel heater Updated procedural steps.
VWP-15-062019-08-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-15-06 to exclude the fuel sample requirements.

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