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Service bulletins for the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

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.

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

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V501602 20117612017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS. Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair coverage from warranties, fixing possible issues, and how to document the corrections
V501601 20117612017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE:BODY. Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair or replace
Elsa Newsletter2017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
V171404 20128552017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
V871409 20199472017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. Debris can be dispersed throughout the refrigerant circuit after a/c component damage. In order to maintain A/C operating efficiency, it is important to flush the refrigerant circuit after A/C component repairs.
Quick Reference2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 32-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
V941403 20115212017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
TT 50-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
V501606_20117612017-03-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESSING STATEMENT.
20388872016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
12141562016-06-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ESA-26E12014-03-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. VOLKSWAGEN: THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITORING SYSTEM, WITH THE ECM SOFTWARE, IS TOO SENSITIVE AND CAUSES THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO COME ON AND EXCEED EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA. MODEL 1999-2002 JETTA, GOLF, GTI. *PE
ERC-WA-002014-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. VOLKSWAGEN: DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR IN UPPER PART OF EXHAUST SYSTEM, VEHICLE MAY EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSION STANDARDS OR INCREASED FUEL CONSUMPTION. MODEL 1999-2001 GOLF, JETTA, NEW BEETLE. *PE
TB-94-10-022011-03-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. GOLF & WAGON GTI, NEW BEETLE & CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA & WAGON & SPORTWAGON, RABBIT, R32, TIGUAN. *PE
TB-09-10-022011-02-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. SOME ELECTRIC CONSUMERS COME ON IN CYCLES OR HAVE NO CONSTANT CURRENT CONSUMPTION, WHICH AMPLIFIES THIS EFFECT. THE LOAD CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE BATTERY CAN ALSO INFLUENCE THIS EFFECT. MODELS GOLF, GTI, NEW BEETLE & CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA, WAGON, SPORTWAGEN, RABBIT, R32, GOLF WAGON, TIGUAN. *PE
20158312008-12-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
20104642007-06-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. MIL IS ON AND/OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *KB
050120072007-06-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR. REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND REPLACEMENT OF MALFUNCTIONING OXYGEN SENSOR. *KB
0107022007-04-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB
06032007-01-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *KB
112920052006-01-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ENGINE PRE-HEATER INSTALLATION. CALIX. *TT
05012005-12-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *JB
05012005-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. MIL IS ON AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *SC
05022005-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT

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