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Volkswagen Atlas 2009–2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin VIN4APIN20210819 · NHTSA communication 10200563 · issued Aug 19, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2009–2021
model years
28
vehicle entries

Official summary

Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401

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.