# Service bulletin V551203 2021354

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: 10157656
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-04\-08
- Manufacturer's number: V551203 2021354
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-10\-24
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

## NHTSA's summary

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 of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces \(engine compartment and underside of hood\) are not directly visible \(exposed\) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10157656-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10157656-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- 2005 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2009 to 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2007 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS
- 2005 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2007 to 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R
- 2006 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
- 2005 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- 2007 to 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- 2005 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- 2005 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- 2006 to 2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- 2005 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2020353](/recalls/tc/2020353.md), 2020-08-04: Label
- [2014465](/recalls/tc/2014465.md), 2014-10-20: Structure
- [2014068](/recalls/tc/2014068.md), 2014-03-05: Accessories
- [2011331](/recalls/tc/2011331.md), 2011-09-08: Accessories
- [11V195000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V195000.md), 2011-03-29: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [09V248000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V248000.md), 2009-07-02: STRUCTURE:BODY
- [2009141](/recalls/tc/2009141.md), 2009-05-14: Structure
- [08V036000](/recalls/nhtsa/08V036000.md), 2008-01-28: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- [07V285000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V285000.md), 2007-06-25: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- [06V043000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V043000.md), 2006-02-09: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SM 26\-2026](/bulletins/11033526.md), 2026-06-04, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- [V5515032021354\_8](/bulletins/11010024.md), 2024-11-06, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. Lack of paint under roof
- [TT 00\-24\-01](/bulletins/11008846.md), 2024-10-09, Other: STRUCTURE:BODY. Wind \& Water Leak Checking
- [VWC1226](/bulletins/10253445.md), 2024-04-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Communication Beetle Convertible Launch
- [VWC0911](/bulletins/10253439.md), 2024-04-22, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines \(Except Routan\) \- REVISED
- [911409](/bulletins/10253197.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Update Programming RCD\-510 Radio \(Premium 8\)
- [911408](/bulletins/10253196.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Stationary Vehicle Displayed While in Motion \(Premium 8 Radio\)
- [911406](/bulletins/10253194.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RNS 850 Radio Software Update
- [911322](/bulletins/10253187.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. RNS 850 Radio Software Update
- [911313](/bulletins/10253180.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA. Antenna Diagnosis Overview

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