# Service bulletin Edition26 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: 10242399 - Published by NHTSA: 2023\-09\-18 - Manufacturer's number: Edition26 - Manufacturer's date: 2013\-03\-04 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STRUCTURE ## NHTSA's summary VW Elsa Newsletter ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10242399-0001.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10242399-9999.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Body and frame, Electrical system, Equipment and accessories, Fuel system ## Vehicles listed - 2000 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - 2003 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - 2012 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - 2000 to 2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO - 2005 to 2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC - 2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC - 2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC - 2005 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN EOS - 2007 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS - 2000 to 2004 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN - 2000 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - 2007 to 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF - 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R - 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R - 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN - 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON - 2000 to 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2005 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2000 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID - 2005 to 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN - 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN - 2002 to 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON - 2000 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - 2000 to 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON - 2004 to 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON - 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6 COMFORTLINE - 2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32 - 2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32 - 2005 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT - 2006 to 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT - 2010 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT - 2008 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN - 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN - 2005 to 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN - 2009 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN - 2003 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG - 2004 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG - 2011 to 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [19V615000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V615000.md), 2019-08-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE - [2017458](/recalls/tc/2017458.md), 2017-09-20: Fuel System - [17V583000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V583000.md), 2017-09-20: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP - [2017398](/recalls/tc/2017398.md), 2017-08-16: Fuel System - [17V509000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V509000.md), 2017-08-16: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP - [2017123](/recalls/tc/2017123.md), 2017-03-08: Fuel System - [17V151000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V151000.md), 2017-03-08: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - [16V171000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V171000.md), 2016-03-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING - [2016132](/recalls/tc/2016132.md), 2016-03-23: Electrical - [15V194000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V194000.md), 2015-04-01: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [VOS\-26\-42](/bulletins/11035772.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. - [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. - [VOS\-26\-15](/bulletins/11030829.md), 2026-04-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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](/bulletins/11028490.md), 2026-02-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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: - [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 - [V271901201189426](/bulletins/11007398.md), 2024-09-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing - [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 - [961301](/bulletins/10253216.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start \(KESSY\) Module Replacement JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10242399](/v1/bulletins/10242399) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20Edition26&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10242399&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20Edition26)