2005 Volkswagen Beetle service bulletins & manufacturer communications

257 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
  V691901201047916 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 9, 2024
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
  V171901201285565 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 21, 2023
• Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
  V171901201285562 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 30, 2023
• Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
  V171901201285560 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2023
• Update model year applicability to include 2023.
  V941901201152119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 12, 2022
• Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  V271901201189422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2022
• This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
  A002155201173212 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 15, 2021
• Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
  V171901201285534 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2021
• Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
  V271901201189416 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 14, 2021
• Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
  V5515032021354_7 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 14, 2021
• This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
  SM C-2020 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 18, 2020
• Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
  V171806201781314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 5, 2020
• Mandatory fastener.
  TT 00 16 02-4 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 2, 2020
• Antilock brake function test direction.
  TT 45 09 05-6 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 25, 2020
• Antilock brake function test direction.
  TT 45 09 05 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 4, 2020
• Recall Reminder Part Labels
  VW Part Labels · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 10, 2020
• Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
  TT 13 20 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 7, 2020
• Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
  TT 45 09 05ss2 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · issued Jul 31, 2020
• This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
  VOS-20-23 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
• Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
  V871806201994715 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 11, 2020
• Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
  V0018052010380_8 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 2, 2020
• Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
  V871806201994714 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 12, 2020
• Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
  V941901201152115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2020
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
  V171901201285530 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2020
• Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
  Dealercomm200310 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 10, 2020
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 28, 2020
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
  V171901201285528 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2020
• Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
  V1917012022548_8 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 9, 2020
• Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
  V1917012022548_7 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 8, 2020
• Update model applicability to MY 2020.
  V011812_2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 5, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 25, 2019
• Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
  V871806_2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 7, 2019
• Update to mode; and model year applicability.
  V871811_2043893 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2019
• The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  SM 102-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 31, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 24, 2019
• Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  V001901_2040590 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 10, 2019
• TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  TT 001202 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 23, 2019
• Quick Reference Update Guide.
  QRUG08212019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 21, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 19, 2019
• 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.
  30DayInvCklst · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 15, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
  V011812_2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2019
• Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 16, 2019
• Remote Key Battery Replacement
  171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata.
  V871812-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jun 12, 2019
• Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-20…
  DCcampreminder · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2019
• The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  SM 33-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2019
• Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
  TT 91 19 01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 22, 2019
• Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
  V171901-2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 2019
• Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
  Gasoline Engine · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2019
• Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  V271901-2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2019
• Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  V941901-2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 18, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata.
  V871812-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 13, 2018
• Engine replacement tip
  TT 10 12 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 28, 2018
• Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
  TT 57 10 11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2018
• To include an additional model year applicability.
  V871809-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 20, 2018
• Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
  V011812-2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2018
• This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
  A971861 2013504- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2018
• Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
  TT001703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 2017
• Update to model year applicability.
  TT 961011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Update to model year applicability.
  TT 961011 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
  TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2017
• Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
  TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 14, 2017
• Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
  TT 200901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 2017
• 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which …
  V171701 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 5, 2017
• This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  SM 44-2017 EN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 28, 2017
• VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
  VHW-17-11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2017
• Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
  Quick Reference · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2017
• This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
  1-2017 Update · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2017
• Update model year applicability to include 2017.
  V691601 2010479 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
• Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
  TT 00-16-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2016
• Update to model year applicability.
  V871622 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2016
• Update to include additional model year applicability.
  V011615 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 20, 2016
• Update model year applicability.
  V191602 2022549 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 20, 2016
• Update model and model year applicability.
  V871620 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 12, 2016
• Contacting the parts helpline
  TT001601 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2016
• Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
  TT 97-12-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2016
• Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had…
  Ref. - Reflash U · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2016
• Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
  TT 97-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2016
• Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or clea…
  V501604 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 28, 2016
• Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  TT 97-14-02ss1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2016
• Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
  Edition173 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2016
• Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
  TB191601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 15, 2016
• Quick reference update guide.
  UpdateGuide · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 12, 2016
• Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
  Update 02122016 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2016
• Gasoline quality.
  TB011602 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 5, 2016
• Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
  V011602 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 5, 2016
• Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
  V191601 2022549 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2016
• Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster.
  TT911603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2016
• Beetle-Coding the Replacement Instrument Cluster
  TT 91-16-03 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 29, 2016
• Airbag Issues.
  Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2016
• Technical Bulletin (Window, Rear Side, Inoperative): Rear side window inoperative or will not roll up. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potenti…
  V641504 2016012 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 3, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacem…
  V921502 2026253 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 22, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system com…
  V871506 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 7, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hou…
  V871508 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 7, 2015
• This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, upd…
  Elsa 6-29-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 29, 2015
• This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage appli…
  Elsa 6-22-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2015
• Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…
  TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 8, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
  V941501 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 27, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
  V271503 2016076 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 12, 2015
• Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
  TT 27-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 20, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
  V271501 2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2015
• Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
  V011503 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 20, 2015
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition115 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 8, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide
  UpdateB · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Dec 8, 2014
• Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
  271402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 3, 2014
• When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
  TT001403 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 27, 2014
• Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A …
  TT 00-14-03 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition109 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 27, 2014
• Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
  TB191401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fan…
  V191401 2022549 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 22, 2014
• Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road…
  TT 20-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2014
• Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
  871409 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 24, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has…
  V871409 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 24, 2014
• Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mo…
  TT 57-10-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2014
• Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  TT971402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2014
• The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now…
  TT971402 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 2014
• Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
  TB171404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market tha…
  V171404 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pu…
  TT200906 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such…
  TT 20-09-06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Quick Reference · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 22, 2014
• If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan throu…
  TT571011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 22, 2014
• Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mo…
  TT 57-10-11 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 22, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 l…
  V171403 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 22, 2014
• Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation…
  TT321401 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 4, 2014
• Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an en…
  TT 32-14-01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 4, 2014
• The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choos…
  TT501401 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 6, 2014
• Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This do…
  TT 50-14-01 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 6, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The documen…
  V941403 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition86 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 19, 2014
• Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
  TT240801 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2014
• Tech Tips (Models with 1.8T Engine - Pressure Loss issues): Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then retu…
  TT 24-08-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide
  UpdateA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 5, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Reference - Refl · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2014
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871402 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 18, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the …
  V871402 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 18, 2014
• Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
  TB001404 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise…
  V001404 2010380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
• Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
  Warranty · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871401 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hou…
  V871401 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Gasoline Quality
  TB011408 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 26, 2014
• Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or mor…
  V011408 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 26, 2014
• Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
  TB191301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 25, 2014
• Software Version Management
  TB011407 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2014
• Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Requi…
  V011407 2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941402 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 8, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941402 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on the…
  V941402 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKf · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
• Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
  TB001403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2014
• To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine ru…
  TT641402 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 24, 2014
• Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…
  TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition63 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 25, 2013
• If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800…
  TT001304A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800…
  TT001304 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Part ordering
  TT001304 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the ord…
  TT 00-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the ord…
  TT 00-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2013
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 …
  V871301 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 …
  V871301 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKa · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2013
• P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
  Guide · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Control Module R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Control Module R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
  TB191303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to …
  V191303 2022549 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to …
  V191303 2022549 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 3, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or…
  V171303 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 3, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or…
  V171303 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 3, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition52 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 9, 2013
• When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
  TT2407103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 9, 2013
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKg · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
• Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and m…
  PDI - BEETLE TEC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
• In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
  VWS1303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition43 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 8, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition43 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 8, 2013
• When adapting keys using ODIS, an error message may be displayed once the test plan directs to cycle the key off. If error is displayed, this does not necessarily indicate key adap…
  TT571304 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 5, 2013
• Tech Tips (Equipped with Immobilizer III - ODIS Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs when adapting keys using ODIS, an error message may be displayed once the test plan direc…
  TT 57-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 5, 2013
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  TT57-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 5, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171302 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 l…
  V171302 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft…
  TT 21-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 2013
• Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG transmission, the test plan "Read measured values for obligation to report" can be s…
  TT 37-11-05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 21, 2013
• If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
  TT211301 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jun 18, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition40 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition40 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 17, 2013
• 09A Transmission -- Replacing Transmission
  TT370606 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 14, 2013
• Tech Tips (Vehicles with 09G or 09A Transmission -- Replacing Transmission): This document informs If you replace one of these transmissions, check ETKA to see if you must also rep…
  TT 37-06-06 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 14, 2013
• Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and m…
  PDI - BEETLE TEC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
• Antenna Diagnosis Overview
  911313 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2013
• Antenna Diagnosis Overview
  911313 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition35 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 13, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition35 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 13, 2013
• When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator a…
  TT271301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 10, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition34a · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 6, 2013
• Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
  TB011313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 6, 2013
• To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not a…
  TT201301a · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 8, 2013
• To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not a…
  TT201301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 8, 2013
• Satellite Radio Overview
  911309 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 27, 2013
• Satellite Radio Overview
  911309 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition29 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 25, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition29 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 2013
• Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
  TB011310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 15, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition26a · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 11, 2013
• All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
  TT910920 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 8, 2013
• Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off. *js
  TB-19-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 8, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition26 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 4, 2013
• If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown…
  TT571302 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
• Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter…
  TT 00-13-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 22, 2013
• Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js
  V201203 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 3, 2012
• Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleanin…
  V501205 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 25, 2012
• Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleanin…
  V501205 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 25, 2012
• Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color o…
  V551203 2021354 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2012
• Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color o…
  V551203 2021354 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 24, 2012
• Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
  Reference Guide · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
  Reference Guide · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
  921301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 6, 2012
• Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe
  TB-01-12-04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2012
• Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm
  TB-35-11-01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 6, 2011
• Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. This could be a wiring problem. *rm
  SB-69-11-01 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 17, 2011
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards. *rm
  SA-28F6 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 28, 2011
• Volkswagen: warranty information for th e transmission valve body. *rm
  VWP-10-06 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 3, 2010
• Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models. *pe
  TB-00-10-06 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Sep 30, 2010
• Volkswagen: update programming; engine runs rough on initial start at temperatures below-7%c (20%f). Software update and new injectors. Installing new injectors and engine control …
  TB-01-10-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 22, 2010
• Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can f…
  TB-94-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2010
• Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some…
  TB-09-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 9, 2010
• Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certai…
  SAC-28F3/P1-REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2010
• Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to le…
  SA-28F3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2010
• Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Inspect, clean and modify sunroof drains for certain volkswagen vehicles and revised maintenance schedule;…
  SA-60A7-S9 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 7, 2010
• The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 3…
  TT910920 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 13, 2009
• Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know…
  SB-28F3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 28, 2009
• Volkswagen: on some vehicles with 1.9 engine and manual transmission, the electronic control module (ecm) software for the emissions monitoring system can cause affected vehicles t…
  SA-24P9 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2009
• Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.)…
  2015831 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 28, 2008
• Update programming, mil on or flashing, dtc p0420 stored in ecm. *nj
  01 08 10 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 6, 2008
• Airbag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system, dtc 02511 014 stored in memory. *nj
  01 08 07 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 29, 2008
• Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f. *kb
  2010462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 7, 2007
• Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placem…
  010702 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 11, 2007
• Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb
  0603 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 26, 2006
• Engine pre-heater installation. Calix. *tt
  11292005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 29, 2005
• Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory. *tt
  0511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 21, 2005
• Fuel gauge sender, incorrect reading. To include volkswagen jetta 2006. *tt
  0501 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 21, 2005
• Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update. *tt
  230501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
• Airbag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system (pods), diagnostic trouble code 02511 014 stored. *tt
  0417 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 23, 2005
• Install mercury label on vehicles registered in the states of vermont, maine and connecticut - environmental compliance action circular. *tt
  VC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2005
• Headliner, loose around rear glass. *tt
  610501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 14, 2005
• Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt
  0502 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 14, 2005