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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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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.
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)
V501604 20143702017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin about 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. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service
VOS-16-042017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
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
V461604 20102452017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin on how to service Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. The document also contains information on where to find out about warranty coverage for servicing this issue
V461603 20151732017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Technical Bulletin informing that When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: - Brake pedal pulsation - Vibration felt in vehicle body - Steering wheel shakes It informs how to inspect brakes. It informs of where to find warranty information for servicing the issue
TT 97-14-02ss12017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
TT 64-16-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips for Door Control Module Identification
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
VSE-16-052017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the new John Bean VAS701001 alignment machine model
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
V001601 20344072017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Document informs meaning of service numbers to discribe issuse with If the customer is experiencing clutch related issues and the concern is found to be within the clutch components If the customer is experiencing manual gearbox related issues and the concern is found to be within the standard gearbox If the customer is experiencing automatic transmission-related issues and the concern is found to be within the automatic transmission If the customer is experiencing drivetrain related issues and the concern is found to be within the drivetrain components
V001602 20338462017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
V011602 20148152017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
V191601 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
V271601 20339782017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Document discusses possible needs for Generator Replacement, Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. Document also discusses where to find warranty information for coverage.
V341601 20344062017-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Discusses possible causes of customer concern Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels
V371601 20339752017-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This document was created In response to multiple dealership inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement. At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions. Due to the functional and design variations in each automatic transmission, the transmission fluid is developed and used by Volkswagen for specific purpose within each application. Under no circumstances are these fluids to be used outside their designated transmission and replacing any of the Volkswagen approved automatic transmission fluids with a universal ?one fluid fits all? approach is not accepted.
V401601 20431462017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
V461601 20102452017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Addressess Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.

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