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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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Engine Emissions2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Label allocation update.
Dealer Letter -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated resale information included.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated resale information included.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance.
V171701 20128552018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
TT171501-20401702018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
V001605 20338462018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V011615 20148152018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to include additional model year applicability.
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.
Revised_Oil_Capa2017-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
V191601 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
V271701_20339782017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
VWS-15-012017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. THIS COMMUNICATION INFORMS DEALERS OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM CODING FOR 30-DAY INVENTORY MAINTENANCES ON 2.0L AND 3.0L TDI VEHICLES.
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. EMAIL TO DEALERS EXPLAINING THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE TDI GOODWILL PACKAGE FOR THE 3.0L TDI HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
TT171601_20446182017-06-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE SHOULD THE YELLOW ENGINE OIL LAMP REMAIN ILLUMINATED WITH ENGINE OIL LEVEL AT THE PROPER LEVEL.
TT201603_20454912017-03-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE. MISFIRE DIAGNOSIS GUIDANCE WHEN FUEL QUALITY IS SUSPECT.

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