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Service bulletins for the 2008 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.

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

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V241402 20381612017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold Fault issues): This document informs of Intake Manifold issues that are recognized in the ECM fault memory. The Production Solution to this issue was an improved intake manifold design. 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.
V241403 20381612017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory issues): This document informs of a failure of Intake manifold causing fault codes to be stored in the ECM. The production solution improved intake manifold design. 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.
V261403 20284152017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH. Technical Bulletin (Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure): This document informs the Secondary Air Pressure Sensor may be contaminated by foreign particles during secondary air injection. The production solution for this issue was a new sensor placed in production. 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.
V871409 20199472017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. Debris can be dispersed throughout the refrigerant circuit after a/c component damage. In order to maintain A/C operating efficiency, it is important to flush the refrigerant circuit after A/C component repairs.
Quick Reference2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
TT 32-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
V941403 20115212017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
TT 50-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
V011606_20146032017-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017 MODEL YEAR APPLICABILITY.
V551613_20394462017-06-27. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TO UPDATE MODEL TABLE TO CLARIFY JETTA WAGON APPLICABILITY TO TB CONTENT.
TT 13-16-012017-06-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REMINDER TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT REPAIR PROCEDURE OF PILOT BEARING REPLACEMENT, WHEN REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING THE DSG TRANSMISSION
V571603_20145992017-06-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. THIS BULLETIN WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL MODEL YEAR APPLICABILITY (JETTA SPORTWAGEN).
TT 97-14-022017-06-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECH TIP DENOTING POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR WHEN USING AFTER MARKET PLUG IN DEVICES OR SCAN TOOLS AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTION.
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
TT871201_20295612017-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. DIRECTION TO PERFORM SYSTEM RESET AFTER COMPONENT REPLACMENT OR DISCONNECT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM CONTROL HEAD. NO TEST PLAN INFORMATION TO ADDRESS THIS.
24Q3 UPDATE BULL2017-06-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. BULLETIN REVISED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: SAGA CLAIMING INSTRUCTIONS MODIFIED TO REFLECT CURRENT LABEL REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT.
TT871201_20295612017-06-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. DIRECTION TO PERFORM SYSTEM RESET AFTER COMPONENT REPLACMENT OR DISCONNECT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM CONTROL HEAD. NO TEST PLAN INFORMATION TO ADDRESS THIS.
V511603_20389902017-06-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. BETTER DEFINE CORROSION DAMAGE AND LOCATION COVERED BY THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN.
V011612_20186522017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE. 2006-2008 WITH 2.0L (BPY) UPDATE SERVICE NUMBER IN WARRANTY TABLE. 2008-2009 ALL MODELS WITH 2.0L (CCTA,CBFA) UPDATE SERVICE NUMBER IN WARRANTY TABLE.
V511601_20389902017-03-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESS STATEMENT. Rocker Panel - Front Fender – Corrosion Corrosion on contact surfaces of the front fender to rocker panel (side member).
V501606_20117612017-03-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESSING STATEMENT.
20357182016-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20357182016-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20389922016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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