Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| V37 12 03 | 01/01/2012 | 10043548 | Whistle or whine noise coming from the transmission when driving. more noticeable at 55 mph to 65 mph. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TB-30-12-01 | 02/24/2012 | 10043603 | Volkswagen: the transmission control module has an implausible transmission shift sequence due to the clutch assembly having debris in it. 8pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-37-12-02 | 01/12/2012 | 10043535 | Volkswagen: while driving approximately 55 to 65mph, a whinning or whistle noise is heard. the shifter cable may transmit noise, which may come from transmission counter gear, into passenger compartment. *pe | 04/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/08/2012 | 530 | 1 | |
| As i was driving my new 2012 volkswagen passat from my house to my destination, my transmission fluid began to leak out onto the street. i had purchased the car eight days earlier which was a new car from the dealership which only had 2 miles on the car. the amount of miles i had put on the car was 500 miles and the transmission fluid leaked because of a malfunction inside of it. the car was under warranty and they dealership had to put a new transmission into my car because of the old one had defected parts inside. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 10 | ||
| The vehicle has a significant delay/hesitation upon initial acceleration (2.5l). this is dangerous when pulling into or across traffic. this issue is known to others and is reported elsewhere on the web. http://www.passatworld.com/forums/111-volkswagen-passat-b7-discussion/344045-my-review-2012-passat-somewhat-long-read.html (see performance note) | |||