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Service bulletins for the 2011 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.

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

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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.
Update Bulletin2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91K3 ? RHR Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to provide the latest enhancements to the RHR radio. 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.
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.
V461407 20332472017-12-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Vehicle owners may feel brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration. The product solution to this issue was New improved brake pads and lower control arms were introduced. 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.
V871408 20379332017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting): Customers may experience the following condition: * HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting. The product solution for this issue was that Improved Manual Temperature Control Module (MTC) software had been introduced in production
TT 15-12-032017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (cylinder misfires): This document informs When diagnosing faults for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs of where to find the test procedure for the test
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
V961402 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. The product solution for this issue was a New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011, and a Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th 2013. This document informs on how to diagnose this issue for Routan vehicles with a make year between 2009 thru 2012, but built before 5-15-2013.
V961404 20284732017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Vehicle Theft Alarm May Sound Intermittently or No Vehicle Start): The vehicle theft alarm intermittently sounds for no reason. Multiple attempts are required to start the vehicle before the vehicle will start. The production solution for this issue was a software update as of May 9, 2011. 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.
TT 91-11-092017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): 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. This document provides Examples of day and night modes:
Reference - Refl2017-12-05. 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 00-14-012017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Routan-Identifying Misfires using WiTech): This document informs that the cylinders in the Routan vehicle can be indivually diagnosed for issues.
V001404 20103802017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
V461404 20332472017-12-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration issues): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. 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.
TT9111012017-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth compatibility chart.
V151503 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Verifying the software/hardware status of the engine): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the engine cylinders are misfiring. This document informs on repair the hardware, and updating the software
TT 17-11-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips: Oil Consumption Testing. Depending on the mileage how much oil should the vehicle consumer for distance driven
V151502 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin: Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. This document contains the fault codes for diagnosis the issue, and the procedure to repair the issues
Elsa Newsletter2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document is an overview which covers: - Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
Elsa Newsletter2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This document is an overview which covers: - Populating ElsaPro Service Personnel List - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
TT 91-14-052017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Routan Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement): The replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains revised software that changes the TIPM operation and alters the front exterior lighting of the vehicle. The vehicle wiring may need to be modified to maintain turn signal operation. This document informs how to modify the vehicle wiring.
V151405 20386722017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Cylinder Misfirings. Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with Elsa and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, This document informs how to verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. 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.

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