Service bulletins for the 2008 Volkswagen GTI
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.
457 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| V1917012022548_8 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type. |
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| V1917012022548_7 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type. |
| Water Pump FAQ | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This Document informs dealers on the the Frequently Asked Questions for the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension |
| VWP-19-08 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This Document informs dealers on the the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension |
| V011812_2014603 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model applicability to MY 2020. |
| V871811_2043893 | 2019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability. |
| V871806_2019947 | 2019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only |
| V171901_2012855 | 2019-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. |
| V001901_2040590 | 2019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB |
| 30DayInvCklst | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB. |
| TT 001202 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB |
| QRUG08212019 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quick Reference Update Guide. |
| 171901_2012855 | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Remote Key Battery Replacement |
| V871812-2005566 | 2019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update vehicle metadata. |
| V871812-2005566 | 2019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Update vehicle metadata. |
| DCcampreminder | 2019-06-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio. |
| Adhesive Circ | 2019-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI, |
| TT 91 19 01 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval. |
| TT 15 19 01 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Valve spring diagnosis. |
| SM 33-2019 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. |
| V241705 2047363 | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the -N316- solenoid. |
| V131703 2044350 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information. |
| Update Bulletin | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 24Q3 Emission Label (FED_EMS)): This update has been proactively released to replace the emissions label on the vehicle. |
| V551203 2021354 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces. |
| V501205 2014370 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing. |
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