Service bulletins for the 2026 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.
94 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| VIN4APIN20260902 | 2026-10-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states error for Dynamic Cornering Light in MFI; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
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| V9626032083194_3 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST. Update programming because of multiple assist lights ON. |
| V9626032083194_2 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Calabrate Front Camera for Driver Assistant Systems. |
| V9626032083194_1 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Calabrate Front Camera for Driver Assistant Systems. |
| V2426012083103_1 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Reference to Service Action 24BD |
| V0116152014815_20 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Suggested fuel additive |
| SM 39-2026 | 2026-10-06. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| VOS-26-50 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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 various flash programming errors. |
| VIN4APIN20260826 | 2026-09-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; 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 noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| VIN4APIN20260819 | 2026-09-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; 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 noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle |
| V4622022067177_5 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Repair or Replace Information |
| V4619022015173_35 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake rotor resurfacing |
| V4619012010245_33 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Resurfacing Rotors during Perfect Delivery Inspection |
| V4418012043620_10 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. Warranty Alignment Worksheet |
| V4015022033347_8 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Replacement instruction |
| V2724012073810_7 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Checking Procedure before replacement |
| V0026012081638_2 | 2026-09-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Differences between a leak and seepage |
| TT 66 26 01 | 2026-09-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Mis-installed foam blocks for rear lid spoiler |
| TT 00-13-04_7 | 2026-09-04. Other. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order |
| SM 04-2026 | 2026-09-04. Other. POWER TRAIN. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| Dealer 24BD_20260814 | 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. Updated ECM software version table to include additional versions |
| Dealer 24BD_20260810 | 2026-09-04. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The issue with the 24BD service action software for 2026 model year vehicles has been resolved and repairs may resume. |
| Dealer 24BD_20260807 | 2026-09-04. Service campaign. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Temporary Repair Hold for 2026 MY Vehicles - We have identified an issue with the 24BD service action software affecting all 2026 model year vehicles and are actively working toward a resolution. We anticipate having this issue resolved early next week. |
| Dealer 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. |
| Circular 24BD_20260814 | 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. Updated ECM software version table to include additional versions |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.