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Service bulletins for the 2009 Volkswagen Routan

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.

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

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TT 69-16-012018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Specific diagnostic check to address DTC U0151, after TIPM component replacement. Part identification, location and ensured installation after rplacing Integrated Power Module.
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.
Update 021220162018-02-05. 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 00-16-022018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
V001605 20338462018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V011615 20148152018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to include additional model year applicability.
V191602 20225492018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model year applicability.
V871622 20199472018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to model year applicability.
V691601 20104792018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
V871620 20055662018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model and model year applicability.
PDI - ROUTAN TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Routan 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 17-11-032017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (Oil Consumption Testing): This document informs of the expected rate of consumption of oil in a vehicle. It informs of the procedure to determine engine oil consumption, and possible causes for excessive engine oil consumption. The document also informs that a procedure for oil consumption testing is available in the Repair Manual under Non-DTC Based Diagnostics, and gives a example of where the information is.
PDI - ROUTAN TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ROUTAN 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
V371302 20212832017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission, Determining Repair versus Replacement): This bulletin provides a procedure to determine "repair" versus "replacement" of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used "After" the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
TT 0115032017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
TT 2009012017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
J49225 RKE TPMS2017-12-14. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. QUICK INSTALL (J-49225 Routan TPM-RKE Analyzer Software Installation): This document informs the installation of the TPM-RKE Analyzer software on Laptops and PC's and how to update the software from a previous version.
TT 00-13-022017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
TT 90-11-102017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
V911306 20227392017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
TT 57-10-112017-12-05. 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 the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in 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.
Dealer Letter -2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: This document informs On August 20, 2014, information on pending recalls must be displayed in the VIN search tool on the vw.com brand website. At this time, the only recall that will show with a pending status in the VIN search tool will be for 2009 model year Volkswagen Routan vehicles that have been added to Safety Recall 28G1. Due to parts supply issues, at this time Volkswagen is unable to begin repairing 2009 model year vehicles under the 28G1 recall. Therefore, code RNA1 has been temporarily assigned to the affected 2009 model year vehicles, in order to allow them to show in the VIN search tool as "Repair Not Yet Available." The RNA1 code will also be used to identify these vehicles in Elsa. An interim customer notification will be mailed to all affected 2009 MY Routan customers, advising them of the pending recall and letting them know that parts are not currently available. This notification will take place on or about August 29, 2014. Once parts become available, we will notify dealers and customers accordingly. If you have any questions or require additional assistance, please contact Warranty. As always, any press inquiries should be directed to Volkswagen Public Relations.
TT 37-12-022017-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Tech Tips (Transmission Diagnosis): When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, information can be learned may be suggested as a first step on vehicles with no fault codes. It will also be requested to observe the before and after quick learn values of the CVI. What is being observed in regards to the before and after values on the CVI, is to see a change. The before values are going to be an adaptation value based off of the driver?s habits.
V171401 20203542017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely): Based on engine operating conditions, some Routan vehicles may display the ?change oil? indicator message more frequently than the every 6,000 miles (MY2009-2010), 8,000 miles (MY2011-2012) and 10,000 miles (MY2013-2014) scheduled maintenance intervals. In some instances, the ?change oil? indicator may illuminate as early as 2,500 miles (MY2009-2010) or 3,500 miles (MY 2011-2014) from the vehicle in-service date or from the last oil change. 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.
V961401 20288442017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. This technical solution for this issue was New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011 Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th 2013. This document gives the procedure to diagnosis if a issue is present

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