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Service bulletins for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

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.

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

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Only bulletins with component: Electrical system are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
TT 58 18 012018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Key Battery Diagnostic Process
TT 01 18 102018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000
V011812-20146032018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
TT 96 14 052018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update for 2019 model applicability. Update for reader coil sensitivity during test plan.
TT 91 18 062018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Carplay menu correction for applicability
TT 57 18 022018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. Remote Ket battery diagnostics. Updated to change incorrect repair manual group number (from TT581801 to TT571802)
TT 27 18 012018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.
A971861 2013504-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
TT9116132018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII equipped vehicles. Update models and model year applicability.
TT2717052018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
TT911609 20443142018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
VIN-4-A-PIN 2-32018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
TT 91-16-132018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
V191602 20225492018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model year applicability.
TT 0115042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
TT 91-16-132017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
TT 91-16-142017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps.
TT 91-16-142017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps. Updated 9/16-2016 to include eGolf
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
V911513 20386692017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service 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. This document discusses the diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
V011528 20338052017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the concern
TT 27-16-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
TT 37-16-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. Specific diagnostics and areas of concern to address shifter or shifter circuit concerns.
TT 90-16-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Explanation of fuel range reading that is affected by gathering driving data, after instrument cluster replacement.

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