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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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V211703 20419652018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Update to metadata TB displayed with tech tips.
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
2016-0182018-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Investigation request sent to ProFI Program dealers to obtain pictures showing the current condition of turbocharger wastegate rods from turbochargers being replaced on select vehicles.
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
V151602 20454542018-01-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. The strainer screen in the camshaft bearing bracket can tear and cause camshaft adjuster issues.
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.
V851603 20416092018-01-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. 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 - TIGUAN TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Tiguan 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 21-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
V201305 20314262017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the diagnostic. 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.
V601301 20195682017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost. If the basic setting is not fully restored (by continuing to hold the rotary switch in the down position until the sunroof has completed its full open/closed travel), fault codes (panoramic sunroof only) will set and the sunroof can no longer be opened. 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.
V921302 20248782017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
Fluid Cap Chart2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tiguan - 2009 FLUID CAPACITY CHART updated This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running
PDI - TIGUAN TEC2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TIGUAN 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 20-13-03 7-122017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tech Tips (In-Tank Fuel Pump Pressure Specified Value): This document informs Specified fuel pump pressure value from the in-tank (low side) fuel pump is 3.7 bar or higher when tested. Ensure fuel pressure is checked with a gauge that measures absolute fuel pressure such as the VAS 6550. If fuel pressure is checked with a gauge that measures relative fuel pressure, the gauge may incorrectly indicate pressure is below specified value.
TT 20-13-03 7-192017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tech Tips (In-Tank Fuel Pump Pressure Specified Value): This document informs to Be aware that the specified value for pressure from the in-tank (low side) fuel pump is 3.7 bar or higher.
V171302 20178132017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. This document informs of oil consumption tests to check a vehicles performance.
V201306 20340722017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check
V661301 20271192017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage.
V941301 20221932017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Ignition Switch Faults Stored - Various Malfunctioning Comfort Functions): This document informs High resistance in the "S-contact" circuit of the ignition switch. The product solution to this issue was an Improved S contact switch Part No. 1K0 905 865 B. 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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