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Service bulletins for the 2011 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.

1236 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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New ODIS Service2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS. New ODIS Service Application
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. As a result, in order to ensure proper diagnostic procedure completions and log submissions as required by Takata Airbag Recall 69Q9, all diagnostic devices in service must be updated to V2.36.5 prior to performing the recall procedures.
TT 58 18 012018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Key Battery Diagnostic Process
V011812-20146032018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
TT 57 18 022018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. Remote Ket battery diagnostics. Updated to change incorrect repair manual group number (from TT581801 to TT571802)
A971861 2013504-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
TT0017032018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
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
Campaign Circula2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Emissions Service Action: The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently.
TT571004 20314402018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated direction to address no communication concerns with the -J519- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module.
Campaign Circula2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Emissions Service Action (Certain 2010-2014 Volkswagen Vehicles with 2.0L TDI® Clean Diesel Engine ECM Software Update): The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently. Under certain operating conditions, the earlier strategy may have increased the chance of the vehicle?s MIL light illuminating. If the MIL illuminates for any reason, the vehicle will not pass an IM emissions inspection in some regions. The corrective action taken was to Install updated ECM software
Ref. - Reflash U2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
TT 0115072018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
Update 021220162018-02-05. 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
V191602 20225492018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model year applicability.
V011316 20340462017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop): Current ECM programming may cause a bump after coming to a stop, which may be felt through the chassis of the vehicle. This concern is caused by the engine torque being slightly high when the transmission goes into Neutral Control. Neutral Control is designed to reduce load on the engine during idle, in order to decrease emissions. The production solution to this issue was improved software for smoother stopping.
V011317 20340122017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing fault code P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The production solution to this issue was improved software. 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.
V011318 20265782017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Customers may complain of a MIL ON condition, which is caused by DTC P2458 (Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration). The production solution to this issue is improved software introduced in production as of March 2011.
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.
ODIS Service Dia2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Download ODIS Service Diagnostic Version for 24CV recall.
TT 0117082017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3.
TT 90-11-102017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
V911306 20227392017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
V911307 20243372017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Factory Installed Media-In (MDI), Updated Programming for Various iPod Concerns): The update programming procedure in this document addresses the following concerns: ? Music skips at beginning of track. 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.
TT 0115042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information

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