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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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V461703 20151732018-04-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V461702 20102452018-04-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
TT9617012018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tip for newer style keys/KESSY system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.
TT9117092018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tip to address MIB2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up
TT9117082018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns
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.
TT9116102018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Updated version to address a additional fault code
TT2717052018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
V171701 20128552018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
V911515 20427182018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The document informs the dealer to proactively update the infotainment system to address customer issues of 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 Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative It also explains how to document the update for application of warranties for the service
V171604 20372012018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
PDI - 2016 Golf2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
TT571602 20460732018-03-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Clarification of normal operation to prevent unnecessary repair attempts
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
V001608 20369352018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
VST-16-012018-02-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
Elsa 6-29-152018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-152018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
GOLF 6-8-20152018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
1-2017 Update2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
TT171501-20401702018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
TT911610ss4-20442018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update tech tip to refer to ETKA for the latest parts information.
V571701 20429552018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update Technical bulletin to include model year 2016 and 2017 models.
TT 97-12-022018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
Golf 2-17-162018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process - Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist

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