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Service bulletins for the 2011 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.

1332 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TT9114032023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. When replacing the radio on a 2010 ? 2011 vehicle equipped with a Premium 8 (RCD 510) radio with part number ending in the suffix ?AC? (1K0 035 180 AC), if the replacement part has a suffix ?AF?, make sure that online coding is performed. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ?AF? RADIO USING AN SD CARD OR ANY OTHER MEANS. No software updates are available for ?AF? suffix radios. Any attempt to update the software using an SD card or other means can result in permanent damage to the radio.
TT9113062023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. If the radio is switching to the Bluetooth audio selection whenever a paired phone makes any sound, such as typing or an incoming email or text message, check the BT-Audio Autoplay setting in the Media Setup menu as shown below. If BT-Audio Autoplay is on (checked), switch selection off and retest for concern. If radio software is 0016 or 0007, radio may require software update as per TB 91-13-05 (2031136) to allow BT-Audio Autoplay to switch off.
TT9113042023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. When replacing a radio navigation unit, inspect the security labels on both the new and replacement units for damage. If damage is found to a label on either unit, be sure to note this on the repair order along with the reason the radio is being replaced.
TT9113032023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Be aware that the 24 RNS-510 radio presets are not band dependent, and can be programmed to any mix of AM, FM, or satellite stations. The presets shown on the display will not change when switching between bands.
TT9113022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
TT9112082023-06-13. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
TT9112052023-06-13. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE. It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
TT9111192023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
TT911117a2023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
TT9111172023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
TT9111162023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
TT9111112023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
TT9111092023-06-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
TT901302a2023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Under the ?Control Module? tab right click on address word ?17 Dash Board?. Open ?Control module OBD?. Click ?
TT9013012023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; STEERING. Be aware that the daytime running light (DRL) indicator in the instrument cluster is only functional on vehicles equipped with right side steering wheel controls. Indicator may be visible in instrument cluster on vehicles without right side steering wheel controls, but will not function.
TT9012072023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT. Alternative (or second) speed display is available to show the vehicle speed in units other than the units shown on the vehicle?s speedometer. If the vehicle?s speedometer shows mph, the alternative speed display will show a digital readout of the current vehicle speed in km/h. The alternative speed display is shown in place of the odometer reading only when the vehicle is moving. To activate the alternative speed display, use the following procedure.
TT9011072023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.
TT8714012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM). When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil.
TT871101a2023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. To set basic setting on the Climatic control module after replacement for fault code 00898 follow steps below
TT8711012023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. After A/C control module J301 is replaced, fault 00898-005 ?Activation A/C Compressor No or Incorrect Basic Settings? may be stored. GFF test plan does not perform Activation A/C Compressor Basic Setting. To perform basic setting and resolve this fault, follow steps below
V1719012012855622023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V1917012022548102023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
Edition122023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
Edition112023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
Edition202023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter

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