Service bulletins for the 2025 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.
146 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| Circular 24BD | 2026-09-04. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. In some vehicles, a software condition may cause the engine control module (ECM) to remain active after a diagnostic check has been completed. If this occurs, the 12‑volt battery could gradually discharge while the vehicle is turned off. Under this service action, Volkswagen is providing an ECM software update to ensure the control module shuts down properly and to help prevent unnecessary battery drain. |
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| VOS-26-42 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result. |
| V9126052082802_1 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The sporadic event entries “U112200 data bus, implausible message (with symptom 1842, 1884 and 1885) ” under diagnostic address (0013_ indicates that the view of the front camera for driver assist systems diagnostic address (00A5) is/was temporarily restricted. |
| V9123042071790_3 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. MIB3 Recovery Solution |
| V1718062017813_24 | 2026-08-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement |
| SM 31-2026 | 2026-08-05. Other. STRUCTURE:BODY. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| Dealer 66SP | 2026-08-05. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The R-Line front-row door scuff plates listed on the vehicle’s window sticker were not installed at the factory. Under this service action, authorized Volkswagen dealers will install the missing scuff plates free of charge. |
| Circular 66SP | 2026-08-05. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The R-Line front-row door scuff plates listed on the vehicle’s window sticker were not installed at the factory. Under this service action, authorized Volkswagen dealers will install the missing scuff plates free of charge. |
| V6919012010479_17 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Inquiries |
| V1719012012855_81 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| TT 13-20-01_3 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start. |
| TT 10-18-02_2 | 2026-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Lubricating engine components before reassembly. |
| VIN4APIN20260527 | 2026-06-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| VIN4APIN20260519 | 2026-06-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| VIN4APIN20260507 | 2026-06-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| V0026012081638_1 | 2026-06-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage |
| VIN4APIN20260413 | 2026-05-05. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| V9422012066639_6 | 2026-05-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity |
| VOS-26-21 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc. |
| VIN4APIN20260330 | 2026-04-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| V9419012011521_21 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Moisture Accumulation |
| VIN4APIN20260326 | 2026-04-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| V4521012062957_7 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING. customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). |
| V0018092053065_6 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting |
| V3725012078469_2 | 2026-04-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Instruct customer on proper seat belt usage. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.