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Service bulletins for the 2003 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.

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

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V941402 20115212017-12-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
V571503 20388872017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) foil. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
V871506 20199472017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): 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. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V871508 20055662017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V921502 20262532017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
V641502 20398872017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move. This document contains the fault codes, and procedure to service these issues
TT 00-14-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
V571405 20388872017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): This document informs of the method to repair Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) foil. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
PDI - GOLF GTI T2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
V851401 20124322017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but the blend door does not operate. A bushing that fits on the lever may have a broken tab/clip. This document discusses the potential remedy of the issue.
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
TT 20-13-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
V271503 20160762017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
V641501 20398872017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move
V941501 20115212017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
V011503 20148152017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
V501501 20117612017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only) ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
V551501 20394462017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion Hood Edge ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The document also has example claim forms for repears. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
V271501 20118942017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
V501604 20143702017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service
V011602 20148152017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
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
V551603 20394462017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood. The corrosion may be found on this edge anywhere around the hood. It discusses how to service it, and document that service. It discusses where to find what applies to warranties that offer coverage for the service
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

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