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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| VSS-17-12 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation I, II, and III 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaigns 23U3?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns. |
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| V241709 2045138 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address |
| V131703 2044350 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information. |
| V001713 2033846 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability |
| TT 911505 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information |
| TT 371003 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure. |
| TT 370903 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction. |
| TT 271002 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability. |
| TT 261402 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function. |
| TT 011701 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign |
| TT 001702 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity |
| Parts FAQ TDI 2. | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assisty our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners. |
| 23U3 rev 0901201 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle conditions depends upon how the vehicles are driven. Revision Summary Updated work instructions. |
| Bulletin-69M8 an | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering. |
| VWS-11-06 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document. |
| V921204 2024878 | 2019-04-08. 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 and factory defect. |
| V001206 2015780 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARDĀ®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products |
| Dealer Letter Ar | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered. |
| TT 96-12-07 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY |
| TT 21-10-01 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75 |
| On-Car Analysis | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is |
| Dealer Letter - | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as well. |
| Reference Guide | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars. |
| Reference Guide | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues. |
| Reference Guide | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues: |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.