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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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VIN4APIN202302062023-03-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. 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 Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Airbag light on B1225F1 Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202302022023-03-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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 Noise from front end while driving 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
V6919012010479152023-03-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
V1719012012855582023-03-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
VIN4APIN202301302023-02-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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 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
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
V0019012040590112023-02-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Water migration underneath transportation covering (RAPGARD).
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
V1719012012855572023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
TT 72 23 012023-02-07. Service bulletin. SEATS. Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure.
VIN4APIN202212142023-01-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202212122023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
VIN4APIN202212082023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
V9419012011521192023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V2719012011894222023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V1719012012855562023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
V9422022066761_22023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS. Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V9422012066639_22023-01-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. Taillight Cluster Condensation. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V4418012043620_62023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Required Alignment Submission form.
VIN4APIN202211222022-12-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
DC_OTA_VW2022-12-06. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update Available for Infotainment System
WLA-22-152022-12-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. ACC Calibration Process
VIN4APIN202211022022-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative

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