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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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Only bulletins with component: Air bags are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
V6919012010479_172026-07-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Inquiries
DC_VW_CF_Airbag2026-04-06. Other. AIR BAGS. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
VOS 25 182025-03-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: This hotfix is for multiple vehicles for airbag module programming issues.
VOS-25-042025-02-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag igniter resistance too high -N95
VOS-24-1292024-12-05. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the airbag control module. For trouble code DTC B10001B. Driver airbag igniter resistance too high -N95
V4823022072282_22024-02-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. Grinding noises can be heard from the area of the steering wheel/driver airbag or steering column when maneuvering OR Various controls, warnings or fault indicators, such as airbag, electronic stabilization programming (ESP), steering assist etc., light up after starting the engine in the instrument cluster.
V4823022072282_12024-01-04. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Rear of teering wheel trim modification for noise when maneuvering.
V6919012010479152023-03-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
Airbag2022-06-13. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Issues.
V001809-20530652019-06-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
V001808-20530652019-06-24. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
VIN4APIN201905162019-06-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirrors or window functions inoperative Customer states horn is inoperative or does not sound correct Customer states airbag light on
VIN4APIN201905072019-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; AIR BAGS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirrors or window functions inoperative Customer states airbag light on
VIN4APIN201905032019-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
VIN4APIN201905012019-06-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
VIN4APIN201904242019-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS; SEATS. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states no/low heat output Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states drivers front seat does not move forwards/backwards Customer states airbag light on
VIN4APIN201904182019-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; SEATS; EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states no/low heat output Customer states drivers front seat does not move forwards/backwards Customer states airbag light on Note: 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB missing.
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)

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