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Service bulletins for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

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.

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

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Bulletins, newest first
V871806_20199472019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
V171901_20128552019-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
V001901_20405902019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
VOS-19-242019-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
30DayInvCklst2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
TT 0012022019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
QRUG082120192019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Quick Reference Update Guide.
171901_20128552019-07-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Remote Key Battery Replacement
V871812-20055662019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update vehicle metadata.
V871812-20055662019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Update vehicle metadata.
Adhesive Circ2019-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
TT 91 19 012019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
SM 33-20192019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Quick Tip - Trai2019-04-15. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Trailer towing information
V551203 20213542019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
TT 96-12-082019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips (Access/Start Module Fault 00183 ?Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1-R138? Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing Access/start fault 00183, be aware that the fault can indicate a concern with either the R138 Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 or the R137 Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna. This document informs of the recommended normal Guided Fault Finding.
TT 00-13-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
TT 57-12-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle and equipment), in order to disarm the alarm.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
V1.02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Trailer towing information
V1.02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCHES. Trailer towing information
Reference Guide2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.

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