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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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VIN-4-A-PIN-20182018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198 B104129 B104135, Customer states the sunroof is making noise, squeak & rattle, MIL-on with P0300-P0304 in the ECM AFTER software level 0003, Damaged strut boots at PDI, Customer states sunshade is binding, Wind noise from front door, Customer says rear speaker is distorted, Customer states remote key inoperative.
TT 01 18 102018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000
V011812-20146032018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
TT2717052018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
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
TT911609 20443142018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
TT 9116022018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Update to include model year 2017 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
TT 91-16-132018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
TT 0117082017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3.
TT 0115042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
On-car-analysis-2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
V911511 20424672017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin: A software update was implemented to address potential Media Modular Infotainment System Malfunctions. The procedure corrects the concern(s) by updating the MIB2 Infotainment System software to the latest level 0613. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Update Bulletin2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): The software refered to in this update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue with ?Emergency Download? error message displayed ? Bluetooth is unavailable or inoperative ? Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative ? Voice Recognition malfunctions or is inoperative ? Settings in menu are not stored or missing ? Audio source changes without input after key cycle ? SD card malfunctions or is inoperative ? Loss of paired Bluetooth device ? Language settings change without input ? Loss of radio presets ? Announcement volume changes or fluctuates without input ? Loss of audio output Software level 0613 is available to enhance infotainment system functionality
Update Bulletin2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): This update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue with ?Emergency Download? error message displayed ? Bluetooth is unavailable or inoperative ? Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative ? Voice Recognition malfunctions or is inoperative ? Settings in menu are not stored or missing ? Audio source changes without input after key cycle ? SD card malfunctions or is inoperative ? Loss of paired Bluetooth device ? Language settings change without input ? Loss of radio presets ? Announcement volume changes or fluctuates without input ? Loss of audio output Software level 0613 is available to enhance infotainment system functionality
Update Bulletin2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): This software update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue with ?Emergency Download? error message displayed ? Bluetooth is unavailable or inoperative ? Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative ? Voice Recognition malfunctions or is inoperative Settings in menu are not stored or missing ? Audio source changes without input after key cycle ? SD card malfunctions or is inoperative ? Loss of paired Bluetooth device ? Language settings change without input ? Loss of radio presets ? Announcement volume changes or fluctuates without input ? Loss of audio output Software level 0613 is available to enhance infotainment system functionality.
Dealer Letter-Da2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (MIB2 MQB Modular Infotainment System Software issues): This document informs of Customer complaints of infotainment-related symptoms. The corrective action taken was a Software level 0613 which is available to enhance infotainment system functionality.
TT 27-16-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
V011626 20459252017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update ECM software that is causing erroneous DTC faults.
Dealer Letter-Da2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Communication to dealer that a Customer Satisfaction Campaign with customer notification is taking place. Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle with "2016 MY Volkswagen Vehicles with the MIB2 MQB Radio (Modular Infotainment System)" has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers. The campain is to update the software and inquire customers on their views after the update.
VOS-16-042017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
VSE-16-052017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the new John Bean VAS701001 alignment machine model
Campaign Circula2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Document informing dealer of intent to proceed with a software update to the MIB2 MQB Radio (Modular Infotainment System) Software. A customer satisfaction campain will follow the update to better understand the customers reaction to the software update.
V911601 20354732017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier approach by which to complete and submit the information.

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