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Service bulletins for the 2010 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.

1129 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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V191401 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change is required.
TT 19-13-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. This document informs of the precaustions necessary if a water pump replacement is necessary.
TT 23-10-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (Common Rail TDI ? Fuel Filter Replacement and Prime/Bleed Procedure): This document informs when replacing fuel system components on the Common Rail TDI engine (including the fuel filter), the fuel system must be primed. The procedure should be available on most models through Guided Functions. If not shown, then access through Control Module OBD. Run ?Basic Settings block 35? three times in a row. This activates the electric fuel pumps and bleeds the fuel system. Once the system has been bled, it will be necessary to start the engine and idle for a minimum of 5 minutes before depressing the gas pedal.
V211501 20267712017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin: Discussion on engine issues lacking performance. The document covers diagnosis of the engine and the codes that are meant to describe the issues. How to service the issue is discussed, and where to find warranty information to pay for the service
TT 27-13-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
V191601 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
V011421 20348982017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient, and Soot Accumulation issues): This document informs of high soot loads prior to regeneration which can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue was new software being implemented in current production. 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.
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
V241401 20381612017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold issues): This document informs of a failure of Intake manifold causing fault codes to be stored in the ECM. The fault codes are written in the document. The product solution for this issue an Improved intake manifold design. 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.
V241402 20381612017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold Fault issues): This document informs of Intake Manifold issues that are recognized in the ECM fault memory. The Production Solution to this issue was an improved intake manifold design. 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.
V241403 20381612017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory issues): This document informs of a failure of Intake manifold causing fault codes to be stored in the ECM. The production solution improved intake manifold design. 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.
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. THIS DEALER LETTER GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE CURRENT EMISSIONS ISSUES WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L TDI VEHICLES.
TDI EMISSIONS SE2017-06-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. THIS COMMUNICATION INFORMS OF THE TDI EMISSIONS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L TDI VEHICLES.
VWS-15-012017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. THIS COMMUNICATION INFORMS DEALERS OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM CODING FOR 30-DAY INVENTORY MAINTENANCES ON 2.0L AND 3.0L TDI VEHICLES.
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. THIS DEALER LETTER GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE CURRENT EMISSIONS ISSUES WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L TDI VEHICLES.
V231604_20410632017-06-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. UPDATED TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO ADD INJECTOR SEAL PLATE TO PARTS TABLE.
V011608_20348982017-06-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TO UPDATE WARRANTY LABOR OPERATIONS DUE TO ELSA UPDATES, AND TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PARTS TABLE FOR REPLACING A ONE PIECE SYSTEM WITH A TWO PIECE SYSTEM.
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. THIS DEALER LETTER GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE CURRENT EMISSIONS ISSUES WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L TDI VEHICLES.
V011609_20348982017-01-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. TO UPDATE GOLF (EXCHANGE PARTS) TIME UNITS DUE TO SAGA/ELSA UPDATES 6/13/16. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation.
20315832016-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ESA-23O62015-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. VOLKSWAGEN: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. TO ENSURE EMISSIONS OF TAILPIPE IS OPTIMIZED AND EFFICIENTLY OPERATING, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE WAS IMPROVE DUE TO AN UPDATED ECM SOFTWARE INSTALLED. MODEL 2010-14 BEETLE, CONVERTIBLE, JETTA, GOLF, JETTA SPORTWAGEN/GOLF WAGEN. *PE
TB-21-14-032014-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VEHICLES FAIL TO HAVE ANY POWER OR THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *PE
TSB-21-13-012014-03-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLKSWAGEN: DURING COLD WEATHER, ENGINE FAILS TO START, AFTER STANDING, AND IF MOISTURE, FROM INTAKE AIR, CONDENSES, WOULD FREEZE AND BLOCK INTAKE AIR SYSTEM, IN CHARGE AIR COOLER. *PE
TB-20-13-062013-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. VOLKSWAGEN: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER SYSTEM, SOLENOID VALVE AND PERFORMING GFF FUNCTION TEST A VACUUM CHECK ON CANISTER PURGE VALVE N80 ARE ESSENTIAL TO DIAGNOSE PROPER OPERATION. MODEL 2009-14 ALL BUT ROUTAN. *PE

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