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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| TT911708 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns |
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| TT911706 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413 |
| TT911613 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII equipped vehicles. Update models and model year applicability. |
| TT911610 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Updated version to address a additional fault code |
| TT271705 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs |
| TT271704 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs. |
| TT271703 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information to assist with preventing calibration errors |
| TT001703 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan |
| V171701 2012855 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards |
| Golf 2-17-16 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist |
| V911515 2042718 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The document informs the dealer to proactively update the infotainment system to address customer issues of Infotainment system freezes or reboots Infotainment system turns off at random Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative Navigation announcements speak in German Adjustment of subwoofer settings sporadically unavailable in setup menu Sirius radio issues Compass display in instrument cluster is erratic or malfunctions Crackling or static noise from speakers Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative It also explains how to document the update for application of warranties for the service |
| V171604 2037201 | 2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include additional model year applicability. |
| Quick Reference | 2018-04-02. 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 |
| TT201604 2046072 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Repair direction to address potential need for fuel gauge reset after 20Y6 completion. |
| TT571602 2046073 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Clarification of normal operation to prevent unnecessary repair attempts |
| TT911609 2044314 | 2018-03-13. 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 |
| V001608 2036935 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options. |
| TT571004 2031440 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated direction to address no communication concerns with the -J519- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module. |
| TT601603 2046012 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Diagnostic tree to assist technicians with direction on sunroof concerns |
| V601608 2045403 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. To clairify title and applicable affected models. |
| V601609 2045816 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Assistance in diagnosing sunroof water leak. |
| V871625 2038368 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. To update final production VIN range. |
| V371603 2046013 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). Direction not to remove the transmission oil cooler from an assembly and to install a new transmission oil cooler when replacing an assembly. |
| VST-16-01 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal. |
| V871609-2038368 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Updated to clarify and explain by example what "equal pressure reading equals no pressure" next to figure 6 |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.