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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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V871618_20437042017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
TT1717012017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Direction to inspect camshaft adjustment valve 1 oil O-ring seal to prevent unecessary parts replacement.
TT9117012017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Log information to identify the type of 5F MIB2 Infotainment module.
V001504 20380592017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.
Maintenance 20162017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
Maintenance 20162017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
Maintenance 20162017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
Maintenance 20162017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
V871506 20199472017-11-08. 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 20055662017-11-08. 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.
VSS-15-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Service Information (Temporary Warranty Process and Parts Return Program): During the Market Introduction of the all-new MIB II Infotainment system, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relative to the infotainment system to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns. This document informs of they types of information that will be collected.
V001503 20405902017-11-08. 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 20157802017-11-08. 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
V911514 20423432017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Technical Bulletin (Discover Media and MIB2 PQ Composition Media Radio Malfunctions): This document discusses customer reporting of the following symptoms. -Infotainment system freezes or reboots -Infotainment system turns off at random -Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative -Navigation announcements speak in German -Adjustment of subwoofer settings sporadically unavailable in setup menu -Sirius radio issues -Compass display in instrument cluster is erratic or malfunctions -Crackling or static noise from speakers -Park pilot is inoperative or unavailable -Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions -Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers -Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative The software procedure resolves the concern(s) specified above by updating the MIB2 PQ radio software to the latest level 0245. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V871627 20441652017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
Revised_Oil_Capa2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
VOS-16-052017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Installation Phase 1 ? Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions
VSE-16-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Information T10542/2 ? Threaded Stud from High Voltage Adapter Set notice
VSE-16-032017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Information T10542-ERG High-Voltage Adapter Kit Auto Shipment AT-385
VWC-16-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VW CREW Southeast Region and Pacific Region Warranty Administrator Openings Available
VWC-16-032017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2016 Option 1 Labor Rate Increase Percentage and Launch of Online Option 1 Enrollment Process
VWP-16-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Revision to Option 1 (Consumer Price Index-Based Rate) of Section 2.4.2.2 Labor Rate Increase Options of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual
TT 26-16-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips for TDI-Recommended AdBlue Concentration
Profi February 22017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Amount of Inbound requests year-to-date overview
TT 91-16-052017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tech tips on what to do if volume on radio increases on its own

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