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Service bulletins for the 2010 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.

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

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V301204 20313662019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
V921203 20232482019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Rear Washer Nozzle Drips after Use): Rear washer hose retains washer solvent after use. Without a check valve the excess water will continue to drain off out of the washer nozzle. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V911222 20227392019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
V691202 20297672019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
V571201 20238342019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Technical Bulletin (Front Doors, Noise in B Pillar/ Lock Area): Movement of the front door generates noise between front door lock and locking bar. This document informs how to service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V551203 20213542019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 20143702019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
TT 90-12-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
TT 00-13-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
V211302 20240612019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
VWS-13-052019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
V191303 20225492019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
V871301 20055662019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN? Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V171303 20178132019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
TT 57-10-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
V911319 20235002019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming Radio, RCD 510 (Premium 8) for Various Functionality Concerns): This document informs that the following software symptoms may occur: ? Loss of presets ? Loss of speed dependent volume settings ? ?Gong? displayed on radio when using satellite radio ? Sporadic loss of sound in AM mode ? After selecting ?Channels? on screen 1 and scrolling on screen 2, the unit will sometimes go back to screen 1 The production solution to this issue is Software 0043 released MY 2011. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Control Module R2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
V941901-20115212019-04-01. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
TT 90 11 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
SM 44-2017 EN2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VWP-18-07-2019012019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Document was revised to include information on when the replacement engine contains a Timing Chain or Timing Chain Tensioner. Also includes the CPPA engine code labor operation and time units.
Vehicle Maintena2019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. The Vehicle Maintenance Declaration has been added back to WISE for the Timing Chain Warranty Extension.
TT 91 19 012019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
Extension Dealer2019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Document informs is the dealer FAQ associated with VWP-18-07
TT 91 18 182019-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.

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