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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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V0122042067010_42024-04-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Unnecessary replacement of ECM. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
TT 01 19 05_62024-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
VIN4APIN202401022024-02-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SEAT BELTS; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER. 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 MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states blower motor inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states seat belt won't retract
V9723022072446_12024-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.
VIN4APIN202312072024-01-04. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SEATS; UNKNOWN OR 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 MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states blower motor inoperative Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states seat belt won't retract
VIN4APIN2311292023-12-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SEATS. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states seat belt won't retract
VIN4APIN2311202023-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SEAT BELTS; SEATS. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory* Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver's seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states seat belt won't retract
VIN4APIN202310162023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SEAT BELTS; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver’s seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states seat belt won't retract
VIN4APIN202310102023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. Customer states MIL-on, P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0461 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer states driver’s seat creaking or squeaking while driving or when getting in and out of vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY)
VIN4APIN202309122023-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; SEATS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Customer states MIL-on, P2421 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P2402 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0461 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states sun visor is loose/broken 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 seat belt won't retract
VIN4APIN202302132023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202301262023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states fuel tank difficult to fill, pump keeps clicking off Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
V012301_20692932023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Update programming in engine/motor control module -J623- for DTC P060C.
VIN4APIN202301172023-02-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SEATS. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202301032023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SEATS. Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202208042022-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states brake noise, dust and uneven pad wear Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202208032022-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202207072022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory
VIN4APIN202207062022-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Any thermostat related concerns (faults, leaks, etc.) Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states blower stays on Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative Customer states AC inoperative Customer states cannot set seat memory Customer states cannot set seat memory
V0122042067010_12022-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Unnecessary replacement of Engine/Motor control module -623-.
VIN4APIN202201262022-02-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202109302021-10-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202106232021-07-02. Service bulletin. SEATS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; SUSPENSION. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative
VIN4APIN202106022021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; SUSPENSION. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
TT 00 18 05_22021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Update models and model year applicability.

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