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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| V011515 2040171 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (The camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults.): This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue |
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| V871506 2019947 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. |
| V871508 2005566 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): 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. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. |
| V001503 2040590 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed |
| V001502 2015780 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Vehicles are shipped with RAPGARD. This self-adhering plastic product is applied in certain areas of the vehicle and is designed to provide protection from all types of possible damages. - Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks - Exterior glass, cleaning - Interior, cleaning - New vehicle detailing products |
| TT 91-15-01 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips: Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis |
| TT 91-15-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles-Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis |
| V911503 2037873 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to the software update for RNS 510 Welcome Screen Image Distorted. This procedure corrects the concerns listed above by updating the RNS 510 to the latest software 5382 |
| VWC-17-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document reminds dealers that a cable connection is required when performing the 23Q3 emissions recall software update. |
| On-Car Analysis | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles |
| V871627 2044165 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming. |
| Revised_Oil_Capa | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines) |
| Customer Program | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document includes what incentives are included in the Volkswagen TDI Customer Goodwill Package. |
| Update Bulletin | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (55i3 Fuel Door): This update has been proactively released to prevent the fuel door from sticking or being difficult to open |
| V001410 2036935 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs how to tell the difference. |
| V001411 2033708 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint. |
| V911410 2035473 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier approach by which to complete and submit the information. Because of advanced and frequently changing technology, it is critical that detailed information is provided in order to better understand issues related to Infotainment. |
| V911411 2038669 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): This document informs how to service potiential Interruptions and Outages. When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself. If there are any problems with the AT&T 3G service and/or a service interruption or outage with the Verizon Telematics system, one or more Car-Net functions may be inoperative. |
| V911413 2034309 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information): For informational purposes this document informs of Software related fault codes Software operating characteristics Swapping of OCU During PDI, LED does not illuminate issues Unsuccessful Over The Air Registration (OTAR) Does not include the "S" trim for Passat, Jetta, Beetle, and Tiguan. |
| On-car analysis | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles |
| PDI - 2015 Beetl | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle |
| TT 27-15-02 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration. |
| V001501 2036935 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin: A notification that Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. It also informs that Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) |
| V661502 2027119 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces |
| V941501 2011521 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document |
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