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Service bulletins for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

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.

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

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30DayInvCklst2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
TT 0012022019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
QRUG082120192019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quick Reference Update Guide.
171901_20128552019-07-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Remote Key Battery Replacement
V871812-20055662019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update vehicle metadata.
V871812-20055662019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Update vehicle metadata.
TT 91 19 012019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
SM 33-20192019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. 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 00-13-042019-04-08. 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.
TT 57-12-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle and equipment), in order to disarm the alarm.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. 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.
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
V581602-20392112018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update claim processing statement.
V571606-20390032018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To update Claim processing statement.
Elsa 6-29-152018-02-05. 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 6-22-152018-02-05. 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.
1-2017 Update2018-02-05. 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 97-12-022018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
TT 00-16-022018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used

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