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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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V371602 20339752018-01-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
V401602 20405612018-01-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
V851603 20416092018-01-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. Update model year applicability.
V871621 20438932018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V871622 20199472018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to model year applicability.
Takata Enrollmen2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Takata Enrollment Form
Campaign Tip - 62018-01-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Campaign Tip - 69M8 and 69M9 - Takata part label Information
V691601 20104792018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
V871620 20055662018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model and model year applicability.
Email TDI Update2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. e-mail TDI ODIS AEM Update.
PDI - GOLF GTI T2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
TT 21-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
TT 37-11-052017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG transmission, the test plan "Read measured values for obligation to report" can be selected. This function will retrieve all of the MVBs from the transmission which can be attached to a VTA ticket. This selection is available under Guided Functions or GFF when using VAS-PC, an example is shown below.
V201305 20314262017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the diagnostic. 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.
V371301 20339752017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
V601301 20195682017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost. If the basic setting is not fully restored (by continuing to hold the rotary switch in the down position until the sunroof has completed its full open/closed travel), fault codes (panoramic sunroof only) will set and the sunroof can no longer be opened. 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.
V921302 20248782017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
Dealer Letter-FA2017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to Service Action 20T8 Install Misfueling Guard): This document informs effective immediately, the work procedure for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to exclude the spring-loaded flap insert found in the 5K0 201 400 Misfueling Guard Kit. This change was made based upon feedback/recommendations received from dealer and field colleagues. An updated campaign circular has been posted to ServiceNet and will be visible in ElsaWeb shortly. An updated FAQ will also be available for dealer reference.
Dealer Letter an2017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to Service Action 20T8 FAQ Install Misfueling Guard): This document informs with a FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
Dealer Letter -2017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Service Action 20T8 Install Misfueling Guard): Volkswagen has received feedback from some vehicle owners in localized areas who have concerns about their ability to refuel their vehicle after the 20T8 Service Action was performed. A few customers have advised that they are unable to fuel their vehicle at their preferred fueling stations or that it now takes a very long time to refuel. Volkswagen believes the root cause is attributed to damage and/or variances in diesel fuel nozzles found at fueling stations. At this time, Volkswagen has no evidence to conclude that there is any problem with the misfueling guard. Dealers should continue performing Service Action 20T8 on vehicles that show the code open in ElsaWeb. In discussing this action with customers, Volkswagen encourages to utilize the talking points in this document.
Campaign Circula2017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Service Action Campaign (Certain 2009-2012 Model Year Vehicles with TDI Clean Diesel Engine Install Misfueling Guard): As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not covered under warranty. The corrective action taken for this issue was installing a misfueling guard in the fuel filler neck of vehicles.
PDI - GOLF GTI T2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
TT 26-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Equipped with 2.0L TDI Engine - Engine Control Module Fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance" Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance", pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary. Once repairs are completed, learned values in ECM must be deleted. Use VAS-PC Vehicle Self Diagnosis or ODIS Control module OBD to select Access Permission (or access authorization), then select Coding 2. Enter code 10008 when prompted. After code has been accepted, clear ECM fault code memory and then cycle key off and back on twice. Road test vehicle to ensure fault does not return.
TT 90-12-042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. This document informs how to set the values manually.
TT 91-13-062017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tech Tips (Equipped with RCD-510 Premium 8 Radio - Radio Switches to Bluetooth Audio without Input): If the radio is switching to the Bluetooth audio selection whenever a paired phone makes any sound, such as typing or an incoming email or text message, check the BT-Audio Autoplay setting in the Media Setup menu as shown below. If BT-Audio Autoplay is on (checked), switch selection off and retest for concern. If radio software is 0016 or 0007, radio may require software update as per TB 91-13-05 (2031136) to allow BT-Audio Autoplay to switch off.

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