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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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TT011701_20465672017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Trouble shooting assistance should programming and/or reporting fail during campaign 23Q3 on vehicles equipped with KESSY antitheft system.
TT261701_20465682017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instruction on what to do should the diesel particulate filter (DPF) lamp illuminate in the instrument panel on stock, unsold or stored vehicles as a result of short run times.
TT911401SS4 20362017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Direction to check for loose connections resulting in erratic operation
V281404 20373862017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it is important to perform a diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document contains the fault code interperatation after such a diagnosis. the production solution is that the codes were implementated into production. 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.
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
Update Bulletin2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Software UPDATE ? 45D7 - TPMS/ESC Software (FED_EMS)): This update has been proactively released to prevent illumination of the TPMS and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g. <7mph) driving conditions after vehicle start-up. The condition goes away immediately after start up or at speeds greater than 7 mph. 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.
Dealer Letter-Da2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23N7 ? TDI Battery Management Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that the battery can become discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked. The corrective action for this issue was a SVM software update
On-Car Analysis2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
On-Car Analysis2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
V271701_20339782017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
TT 901204_2030722017-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUALLY SET SERVICE INTERNAL MAXIMUM VALUES AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, TO PREVENT FALSE MESSAGES TO THE CUSTOMER.
TT 901204_2030722017-06-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUALLY SET SERVICE INTERNAL MAXIMUM VALUES AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, TO PREVENT FALSE MESSAGES TO THE CUSTOMER.
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
TT 97-14-022017-06-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
TT6416022017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. INITIAL PUBLICATION DESCRIBING HOW TO CODE WINDOW MOTOR AFTER REPLACEMENT.
VIN-4-A-PIN AUGU2017-06-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE
45D72016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
45D72016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
37J22016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
23N72016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
23N72016-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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