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Service bulletins for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

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.

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

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Edition1032023-10-02. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1062023-10-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition692023-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. VW Elsa Newsletter
CHART2023-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. FLUID CAPACITY CHART
Edition632023-09-18. Service bulletin. STEERING:COLUMN; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. VW Elsa Newsletter
TT4810042023-07-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS. If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in order to provide a water-tight repair.
TT4509042023-07-10. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE. Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF printout. Do not use the part number on the steering rack for this check.
TT4509032023-07-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
TB4814032023-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Insufficient Steering Assistance - Warning Light ON
TT 00 16 02-42020-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; STEERING; ENGINE. Mandatory fastener.
TT 45-09-032017-12-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document
V481403 20361962017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Insufficient Steering Assistance - Warning Light ON): Software-related deviation in the power steering control unit (-J500-). Old version of the steering gear is not able to receive the latest software level for the power steering control module. Updated steering gear includes the latest software version for the power steering control module. Software level 1401. The product solution for this issue is that the vehicles are no longer in production. the servicing of the vehicles in position of customers is to Replace the power steering gear with part number 5N1423062MX, see Repair Manual Group 48 Steering in ELSA. 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.
V481502 20410962017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Electro-mechanical Steering Noise): In connection with the toothed belt the motor of the APA steering makes noise during operation. In some situations the noise can be heard in the passenger compartment. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
TT 45-09-042017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
20361962016-06-13. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20361962014-07-16. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. DISRUPTION WITH STEERING MOTOR, WHICH CAUSING STEERING TO STIFF. WARNING LIGHT IS ON . *LJ
TT-45-09-032013-07-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: STEERING RACK. AFTER REPLACING THE STEERING RACK THE FAULT CODE 01309 008 IS SET IN ABS/ESP MODULE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL GTI MY 2013, MODEL TIGUAN MY 2005-2007, MODEL RABBIT MY 2005/2011-2013, MODEL EOS MY 2005/2013, MODEL CC MY 2005-2008*JS
TB-35-11-012011-09-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). VOLKSWAGEN: THE GEAR BOX HAS A MOMENTARILY DELAY WHILE ACCELERATING. *RM

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