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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| V171901201285562 | 2023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
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| V191701202254810 | 2023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years. |
| TT 27 20 02_3 | 2023-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing. |
| VWM1407 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. |
| VWM1403 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| VWM1402 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| Edition172 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition171 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition173 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults |
| PDICheck3 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technician and Detailer Inspection. |
| DeliveryProcess5 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist. |
| TB911515 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. MIB2 MQB Discover Media and MIB2 MQB Composition Media. |
| TB401601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment. |
| TB371601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission fluid requirements. |
| TB341601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. Manual transmission noise diagnosing. |
| TB271601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Generator replacement. |
| TB231602 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel fuel system diagnosis repair. |
| TB191601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off. |
| TB011602 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Gasoline quality. |
| TB001601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain. |
| TB001602 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults. |
| TT001601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Contacting the parts helpline |
| Campaign91N91 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. MIB2 MQB Radio (modular infotainment system). USA ONLY. |
| Campaign91N9 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. MIB2 MQB Radio (modular infotainment system). USA ONLY. |
| V171901201285560 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.