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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| V171905201285566 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VW Engine oil quality standards |
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| SunroofFAQ_V2 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5. |
| VIN4APIN20230914 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 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 |
| VIN4APIN20230912 | 2023-10-05. 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 |
| V871808204903919 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine |
| V271901201189425 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology |
| V0018092053065_4 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting |
| PDITECHCHECKe | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| TT 001601_6 | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information. |
| SunroofFAQ | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions |
| VWP-23-06 | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension |
| V171901201285565 | 2023-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| V461902201517332 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES. Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual. |
| V271901201189424 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| V271503201607612 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw |
| V171901201285564 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V9123032070941_1 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update programming for MIB3 infotainment system |
| V4622022067177_2 | 2023-08-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake repair or replacement instruction. |
| VOS-23-21 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program for specific cars. |
| V371802203397511 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements |
| V3416022034406_6 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles. |
| V2719012011894_2 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| V171901201285563 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024. |
| V171806201781318 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet. |
| V171803203720116 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.