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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

1167 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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VWP-17-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of an "Extended Emissions Warranty" Limited Warranty Extension for certain 2.0L TDI vehicles.
VW TDI Booklet2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Informational booklet about the TDI (GEN 3) emissions campaign.
VIN-4-A-PIN Dece2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
VWC-17-062017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document informs dealers of the in-service date processing for new, unsold model year 2015 Volkswagen 2.0L TDI vehicles in dealer stock with over 1,000 miles.
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: MIL?on
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
V571401 20382022017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release): This document informs the front door latch operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Therefore Customers may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This document is for informing only and informs how to service this issue.
V571402 20382022017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs the customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This is due to the front door lock operation being affected by various climate or temperature conditions, and as a result may require increased effort to release. 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.
V571403 20382022017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Due to this the customer Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with the exterior handle. 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.
V871409 20199472017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): 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. Debris can be dispersed throughout the refrigerant circuit after a/c component damage. In order to maintain A/C operating efficiency, it is important to flush the refrigerant circuit after A/C component repairs.
V871410 20383682017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy): This document informs that the condition may be caused by a faulty A/C compressor regulator valve (N280). The internal components of the valve can be obstructed and incapable of full function. This loss of refrigerant regulation from N280 can cause noise from the air conditioning compressor and/or affect the HVAC cooling. The final production solution countermeasures are still pending. 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.
V871411 20380812017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Inoperative and or DTC B10A911 Present HVAC Fault Memory issues): This document informs of the following issues, and conditions that may be present ? Fault in HVAC control module, B10A911: Activation A/C compressor Short circuit to ground. ? The air conditioning may or may not be inoperative. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of these issues. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
PDI - 2015 Golf2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
PDI - 2015 Golf2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
TT 45-09-042017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
TT 87-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil. This document also informs When installing the new AC compressor immediately transfer the AC compressor caps to the original compressor. There is also a photo to show the necessary part placement.
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
Dealer Letter-Da2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23N7 ? TDI Battery Management Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that the battery can become discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked. The corrective action for this issue was a SVM software update
Fluid Capacity C2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Golf - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running.
V171402 20372012017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oil Level): Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. This document also contains a graphic showing the difference between oil levels in the dip stick.
V461405 20102452017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. 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.
V461406 20151732017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. 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.

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