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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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TT451101ss3_20302017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
VIN-4-A-PIN Dece2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
TT911401SS4 20362017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Direction to check for loose connections resulting in erratic operation
TT011703 20476702017-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Steps to address false misfire indication
Fluid Capacity C2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tiguan - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running.
V171404 20128552017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
V871409 20199472017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. Debris can be dispersed throughout the refrigerant circuit after a/c component damage. In order to maintain A/C operating efficiency, it is important to flush the refrigerant circuit after A/C component repairs.
PDI - 2015 Tigua2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
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.
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. 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 guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting 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.
TT 87-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil. This document also informs When installing the new AC compressor immediately transfer the AC compressor caps to the original compressor. There is also a photo to show the necessary part placement.
V171402 20372012017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oil Level): Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. This document also contains a graphic showing the difference between oil levels in the dip stick.
V401405 20375092017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after a Change in Direction): When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle. The concern is due to the relative movement of the outward drive axle spline in the wheel bearing. 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.
V461405 20102452017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. 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.
V461406 20151732017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. 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.
V001408 20369352017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference between the two and includes info about the MDI cables included in the by-pack
V001407 20369352017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference
V001406 20157802017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products
TT 44-14-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.
TT 32-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
VWM-14-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program - Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer): This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
VW 2015 Tire Cha2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. 2015 Tire Chain Information: This document informs what tires can still function with chains on them. The document also had a "TIRE CHAIN RESTRICTION DISCLOSURE LETTER"
V941403 20115212017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
V401404 20375092017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after a Change in Direction): When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle. The concern is due to the relative movement of the outward drive axle spline in the wheel bearing. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
Maintenance Sche2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0L TSI Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles

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