Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
470 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| V171901201285560 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V9119032056716_5 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Update Infotainment system software |
| V9119032056716_3 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Update Infotainment system software |
| V271902203397810 | 2023-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Generator Replacement |
| V171901201285559 | 2023-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards |
| TT 57 21 01_5 | 2023-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. KESSY Key Adaptation. |
| V012302_2069588 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. EVAP components available separately or as an assembly. |
| V4016012043146_2 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock leak assessment. |
| VWP-23-01 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01 |
| V691901201047915 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability. |
| V171901201285558 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4). |
| V171901201285557 | 2023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4). |
| TT 72 23 01 | 2023-02-07. Service bulletin. SEATS. Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure. |
| V941901201152119 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2023. |
| V271901201189422 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability. |
| V171901201285556 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4). |
| V9422022066761_2 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS. Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability. |
| V4418012043620_6 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Required Alignment Submission form. |
| WLA-22-15 | 2022-12-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. ACC Calibration Process |
| V871810204370417 | 2022-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C requirements, update to model year applicability. |
| V871808204903917 | 2022-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification. |
| V171901201285555 | 2022-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4). |
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