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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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V931401 20352172017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (High-voltage repairs on Hybrid and Electric vehicles): High Voltage topics are very diverse and latest information is changing regularly. Therefore, they need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis. The VW Technicians Helpline can provide the latest information and guidance to address the different concerns.
PDI - 2015 TOUAR2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TOUAREG Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
On-Car Analysis2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: MIL?on
V871402 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document contains the procedure for the VW method to remove musty odors
V871401 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): 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. Condensation is a normal characteristic in all A/C systems. If odor is noticeable continue to follow this document. 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.
V931603_20352172017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To include model year 2017 applicability.
TT9111012017-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth compatibility chart.
V001504 20380592017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.
V401502 20333472017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
V461504 20102452017-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document contains the method to diagnose, and to service this issue
V461505 20151732017-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration issues): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: - Brake pedal pulsation - Vibration felt in vehicle body - Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed. This document contains the fault codes to diagnose and service this issue. It also contains fault codes to inquire if the service is covered under warranty.
V931503 20352172017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin (High-voltage repairs on Hybrid and Electric vehicles): This document informs if a repair involving high-voltage components or battery needs to be performed on a Hybrid or Electric vehicle, a VTA ticket must be opened with VW Technicians Helpline to obtain direction with the latest information available. If high voltage battery needs to be removed, replaced or disposed of for any reason, VW Technicians Helpline will provide instructions for handling each case. Hybrid batteries which are being replaced under Warranty for any reason and are stable can be shipped back for analysis in the same container that the new battery was received in. VW QTM can assist in making the determination if HV-Battery is stable for shipping or not. For HV-Batteries that were damaged due to outside influence, VW Technicians Helpline can provide guidance in having battery picked up from dealer for proper recycling
Maintenance 20162017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
TT 66-11-012017-11-08. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips: Touareg with Trailer Hitch ? J345 Trailer Recognition Control Module and/or Trailer Brake Controller Installation
TT 90-11-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
V011517 20408452017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and NOx sensor diagnostic too sensitive): This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue
V201503 20314262017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
V871506 20199472017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V871508 20055662017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): 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. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V921502 20262532017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V001503 20405902017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
TT 27-15-012017-11-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Tech Tips (No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak issues): Concern may be the result of a leaking vacuum check valve not holding residual pressure overnight. This results in a hard brake pedal that may require more pressure than usual to allow the vehicle to crank.
TT 21-10-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; POWER TRAIN. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
TT 57-12-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips: When adapting keys on a Touareg, it is necessary to complete the ?Adapt Immobilizer? test
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.

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