Service bulletins for the 2015 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.
731 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| V001502 2015780 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Vehicles are shipped with RAPGARD. This self-adhering plastic product is applied in certain areas of the vehicle and is designed to provide protection from all types of possible damages. - Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks - Exterior glass, cleaning - Interior, cleaning - New vehicle detailing products |
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| V011510 2040202 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin: Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time causing restrictions. This document contains information on servicing the issues, including warranty and fault codes for diagnosing |
| V011511 2040202 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin: Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time causing restrictions. This document contains information on servicing the issues, and fault codes for diagnosing. The document also contains Road test time units in warranty tables |
| V401501 2040561 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue |
| V601501 2019568 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue |
| TT 44-13-03 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments |
| TT 44-13-04 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center |
| V201502 2031426 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements |
| VWP-17-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of a "Class Bridge Warranty" for certain 3.0L TDI Gen. 2 vehicles. |
| TT 00-14-03 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended. |
| V001413 2033846 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory. This document informs a Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves. |
| V921503 2037322 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor issues): The sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate the sensor and reduce its sensitivity. This document discusses the diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. |
| V011528 2033805 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the concern |
| Dealer Letter-Da | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Pipe Bracket): Over time and in rare cases, vehicle and road vibrations can cause a small automatic transmission fluid (ATF) pipe leak to occur. The corrective action for this issue was to Install a bracket on the ATF pipe to help prevent pipe vibration. This document also contains a frequently asked question section for dealers inquires into how this service action affects them directly. |
| Campaign Circula | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Pipe Bracket: Over time and in rare cases, vehicle and road vibrations can cause a small automatic transmission fluid (ATF) pipe leak to occur. The corrective action taken for this issue was to Install a bracket on the ATF pipe to help prevent pipe vibration. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The procedure for servicing the vehicle, and a customer letter example are also available. |
| TT 27-16-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control. |
| V481601 2038140 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. updated to include model year 2017 applicability. |
| Revised_Oil_Capa | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines) |
| Customer Program | 2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document includes what incentives are included in the Volkswagen TDI Customer Goodwill Package. |
| V001410 2036935 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs how to tell the difference. |
| V001411 2033708 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint. |
| V191401 2022549 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change is required. |
| V911410 2035473 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier approach by which to complete and submit the information. Because of advanced and frequently changing technology, it is critical that detailed information is provided in order to better understand issues related to Infotainment. |
| TT 26-15-03 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips ((3.0L TDI ? CNRB) ? MIL on - P20FE00 Fault): If during diagnosis for MIL on there is a P20FE00 fault present, follow the procedure below to prevent unnecessary replacement of parts. |
| TT 27-15-01 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). Tech Tips: No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.