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Service bulletins for the 2011 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.

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

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VW Parts Accesso2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
V961301 20261772019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
V941901-20115212019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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 012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V131703 20443502019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
V001713 20338462019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
Bulletin-69M8 an2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
VWP1811 201903122019-04-03. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. The fault code in this document was revised on page 2. One extra zero was provided.
VWS-11-062019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document.
V921204 20248782019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
V201202 20314262019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. 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.
V001206 20157802019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products
TT 96-12-072019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
VWS-12-022019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum.
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.

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