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Service bulletins for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

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.

220 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
UpdateGuide2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Quick reference update guide.
Edition1732023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
TT0016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Contacting the parts helpline
V9419012011521192023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
TT0013042022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Part ordering
V8718062019947142020-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
V9419012011521152020-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V011812_20146032020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
V871811_20438932019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
V871806_20199472019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
V171901_20128552019-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V001901_20405902019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
30DayInvCklst2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
TT 0012022019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
QRUG082120192019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quick Reference Update Guide.
171901_20128552019-07-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Remote Key Battery Replacement
V871812-20055662019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update vehicle metadata.
V871812-20055662019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Update vehicle metadata.
TT 91 19 012019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
SM 33-20192019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. 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 cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
TT 00-13-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 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 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.