Volkswagen Golf 2010–2013 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin Circular 21H2 · NHTSA communication 10168323 · issued Nov 20, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2010–2013
model years
5
vehicle entries
Official summary
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.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.