Service bulletin Reference Guide
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.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10156129 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-04-01 |
| Manufacturer's number | Reference Guide |
| Manufacturer's date | 2012-10-01 |
| NHTSA component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN |
NHTSA's summary
Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals, Transmission and driveline
| VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2012 |
|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN CC | 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2011, 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON | 2011, 2012 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2007, 2008 |
| VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2007, 2008 |
| VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2011, 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 2007, 2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2004 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON | 2007, 2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2009 |
| VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2012 |
| VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2020353 | 2020-08-04. Label |
|---|---|
| 2019423 | 2019-08-22. Powertrain |
| 19V615000 | 2019-08-22. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| 17V309000 | 2017-05-11. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| 2017256 | 2017-05-10. Powertrain |
| 16V171000 | 2016-03-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 2016132 | 2016-03-23. Electrical |
| 13V569000 | 2013-11-22. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| 2013403 | 2013-11-13. Electrical |
| 2011331 | 2011-09-08. Accessories |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| VOS-26-42 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result. |
|---|---|
| VOS-26-15 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components. |
| VOS-26-01 | 2026-02-06. Service bulletin. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output: |
| V3718022033975_14 | 2025-11-10. Service bulletin. Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids. |
| V3416022034406_8 | 2025-11-10. Service bulletin. Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise |
| Turbocharger FAQ | 2025-10-03. Warranty extension. This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. This extension includes 2008-2015 GTI and Golf R*, 2012-2013 VW Beetle*, 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen*, 2013 VW Jetta Sedan and GLI*, 2009-2016 VW Eos*, 2008-2010 VW Passat*, 2009-2017 VW CC*, 2009-2018 VW Tiguan*, Certain model year 2015-2018 VW Golf*, 2015-2021 VW GTI*, 2015-2019 VW Golf R*, 2015-2019 VW Golf SportWagen and Alltrack*, 2019-2024 VW Jetta GLI*, 2019-2021 VW Arteon*, 2018-2023 VW Atlas*, and 2020-2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport* |
| V3718022033975_13 | 2024-10-09. Service bulletin. Fluid requirements |
| V3416022034406_7 | 2024-10-09. Service bulletin. Manual transmission noise diagnosing |
| V0116132033805_10 | 2024-10-09. Service bulletin. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid |
| V271901201189426 | 2024-09-06. Service bulletin. Battery testing |