P0442 on the 2024 Volkswagen Taos
The bulletins listed name this code in NHTSA's summary, or are about the same components. A bulletin or a recall listed here may apply to the model year. None of it is a diagnosis.
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| VIN4APIN20251020 | 2025-11-10. Other. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle |
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| VIN4APIN20251008 | 2025-11-10. Other. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle |
| VIN4APIN20241121 | 2024-12-05. Other. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory; Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s |
| VIN4APIN20241023 | 2024-11-06. Other. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s;Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory |
| VIN4APIN20240523 | 2024-06-11. Other. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory. Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory. Customer states fuel gauge does not. Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) read full after filling the fuel tank. Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY). Customer states seat belt won't retract. Customer states door fitment between panels not correct. Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection. |
| VIN4APIN20240408 | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection |
| VIN4APIN20240402 | 2024-05-06. Service bulletin. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection |
| VIN4APIN20240327 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
| VIN4APIN20240318 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
| VIN4APIN20240313 | 2024-04-04. Service bulletin. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states the sunshade doesn't operate/bound up |
18 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19. See them in the bulletin list. A bulletin lists model years: read the document for which vehicles it concerns.