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Service bulletins for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

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.

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

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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
TT9117062018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413
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
TT2717042018-04-16. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.
TT2717032018-04-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information to assist with preventing calibration errors
TT0017032018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
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.
Quick Reference2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
TT201604 20460722018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Repair direction to address potential need for fuel gauge reset after 20Y6 completion.
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.
V601609 20458162018-03-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Assistance in diagnosing sunroof water leak.
V871625 20383682018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. To update final production VIN range.
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.
V871609-20383682018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Updated to clarify and explain by example what "equal pressure reading equals no pressure" next to figure 6
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
PDI - 2016 Golf2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
97CH - Dealer Le2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Temorary shut off of Update

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