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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| V171905201285571 | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. VW Engine oil quality standards |
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| VWM1407 | 2024-04-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| VWM1403 | 2024-04-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| VWM1402 | 2024-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines. |
| 911404 | 2024-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only) |
| V171901201285570 | 2024-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. VW Engine oil quality standards |
| V4823022072282_2 | 2024-02-06. 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. |
| V171901201285569 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE. VW Engine oil quality standards |
| TT 87 19 02_3 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH. A/C Compressor leak diagnosis |
| V691901201047916 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement. |
| TT 91 24 01 | 2024-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns |
| V231707204111816 | 2024-01-04. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Diesel Fuel System and Repair |
| V4823022072282_1 | 2024-01-04. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Rear of teering wheel trim modification for noise when maneuvering. |
| V871810204370421 | 2023-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number |
| V171901201285568 | 2023-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VW Engine oil quality standards |
| DC_3GSunsetUPD | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 3G Sunset Update |
| V171901201285567 | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. VW Engine oil quality standards |
| VWP-23-06_V2 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5. |
| V171905201285566 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VW Engine oil quality standards |
| SunroofFAQ_V2 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5. |
| V271901201189425 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology |
| V0018092053065_4 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting |
| PDITECHCHECKq | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| PDITECHCHECKp | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| PDITECHCHECKo | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.