Service bulletins for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
242 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| V531602-2040536 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update claim processing statement. |
| V551604-2038992 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update claim processing statement. |
| V551612-2039446 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603 |
| V571605-2038887 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update Claim processing statement. |
| V551605-2038994 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update Claim process statement. |
| Elsa 6-29-15 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. |
| Elsa 6-22-15 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. |
| Ref. - Reflash U | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles. |
| 1-2017 Update | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. |
| TT 97-12-02 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability. |
| Update 02122016 | 2018-02-05. 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 |
| TT 00-16-02 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used |
| V011615 2014815 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to include additional model year applicability. |
| V871622 2019947 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to model year applicability. |
| V691601 2010479 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2017. |
| V871620 2005566 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model and model year applicability. |
| PDI - JETTA TECH | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased |
| TT 21-13-01 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage. |
| TT 28-01-09 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (Equipped with ALH TDI Engine - Glow Plug Replacement Tip): This document informs that there are 2 suppliers for the TDI glow plugs-Bosch and Beru. When replacing the glow plugs make sure that you do not mix stock. The vehicle must have all the same supplier |
| TT 37-06-06 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Tech Tips (Vehicles with 09G or 09A Transmission -- Replacing Transmission): This document informs If you replace one of these transmissions, check ETKA to see if you must also replace the Transmission Control Module (TCM) at the same time. In some instances the new transmission will require an updated TCM. |
| PDI - JETTA JSW | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased |
| PDI - JETTA TECH | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased |
| TT 55-13-01 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.