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Service bulletins for the 2023 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.

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

About P0442 on the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan: what the code means, and the bulletins and recalls about the same components.

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Only bulletins with trouble code: P0442 are shown. Show all

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VIN4APIN202511202025-12-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202511122025-12-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202510272025-11-10. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202510202025-11-10. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202510082025-11-10. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202510012025-11-10. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202509102025-10-03. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202508182025-09-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202504232025-05-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P055F stored in ECM memory with message on cluster stating “please warm engine oil to 176 degrees F”; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0087 Stored in ECM memory; Customer states key functions (FOB or KESSY) for lock and/or unlock are inoperative; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states No Ready Mode, P0AA500 [42251] and/or P0AA200 [42242] stored in DA:008C; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202504162025-05-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0087 Stored in ECM memory; Customer states key functions (FOB or KESSY) for lock and/or unlock are inoperative; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202503312025-04-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0087 Stored in ECM memory; Customer states key functions (FOB or KESSY) for lock and/or unlock are inoperative; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202503202025-04-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0087 Stored in ECM memory; Customer states key functions (FOB or KESSY) for lock and/or unlock are inoperative; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202503192025-04-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0087 Stored in ECM memory; Customer states key functions (FOB or KESSY) for lock and/or unlock are inoperative; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states vibration from front of the vehicle at highway speeds; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
VIN4APIN202411212024-12-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states the seat cover has discoloration (usually yellowing) stains; Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory; Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s
VIN4APIN202410232024-11-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states coolant leak/coolant light on; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s;Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory
VIN4APIN202410082024-11-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s;Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory
VIN4APIN202409302024-10-09. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s. Customer states MIL-on, U01B000 stored in ECM memory
VIN4APIN20248142024-09-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s.
VIN4APIN202408072024-09-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states door fitment between panels not correct; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states vehicle does not start; key not detected. No communication to J519 active. AW 19: U014000[2170894][2240526], B1248F3[1074443], U17B900[8398624] active DTC’s; Customer states Automatic headlights and or rain-sensing wipers do not work AW 09: U10F600[934148], B136629[934664], U10F500[939524] active DTC’s.
VIN4APIN20247312024-08-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states door fitment between panels not correct; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection, Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C
VIN4APIN202406102024-07-02. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states rattle from below the vehicle; Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory; Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY); Customer states seat belt won't retract; Customer states door fitment between panels not correct; Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection
VIN4APIN202405232024-06-11. Other. 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 fuel gauge does not. Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) read full after filling the fuel tank. Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY). Customer states seat belt won't retract. Customer states door fitment between panels not correct. Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection.
VIN4APIN202404102024-05-06. Service bulletin. 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 engine oil leak Customer states fuel gauge does not read full after filling the fuel tank Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection
VIN4APIN202404082024-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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 rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection
VIN4APIN202404022024-05-06. Service bulletin. 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 rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FOB lock/unlock functions do not work via button press (not KESSY) Customer states sunroof cracked Customer states rear spoiler is loose Customer states driver and/or passenger front seat cover discolored Customer states seat belt won't retract Customer states windshield has a visual imperfection

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