2018 Volkswagen Atlas Technical Service Bulletins

821 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10173861Apr 1, 2020Engine cooling. No Crank/No Start with P06EF and/or P06E9 Customer states MIL-on with P0463 Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P04F0 P0441 Customer states MIL-on with P2440 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states MIL-on with P02CC, P02CE, P02D0, P02D2, P02D4, and P02D6 P02D7 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked…
• 10173839Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10172977Mar 27, 2020Other or unknown. Sun visor(s) are not in the correct position for normal vanity light operation. Update to include model year 2019 w/VIN range.
• 10172984Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172953Mar 20, 2020Other or unknown. Additional Guided Functions programming assistance. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10172945Mar 20, 2020Equipment. Autonomous data event gathering
• 10172981Mar 19, 2020Other or unknown. By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.
• 10172980Mar 16, 2020Other or unknown. Improved ECM software to prevent erroneous fault codes.
• 10172979Mar 16, 2020Other or unknown. Moving DTC codes P0456, P2096, P2097, P2098, P2099 to Technical Bulletin 2058272.
• 10172582Mar 13, 2020Electrical system. Tip to address coding
• 10172563Mar 13, 2020Fuel system. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10172552Mar 10, 2020Equipment. Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
• 10172585Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172569Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. Trailer Module coding to address function concerns.
• 10172560Mar 6, 2020Engine cooling. Timing chain reset adaptation.
• 10172555Mar 5, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10171998Feb 28, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10172011Feb 21, 2020Electrical system. ERP fault information.
• 10171971Feb 20, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10171801Feb 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Catalytic converter hardware improved for long-term durability. ECM software improved to reduce thermal stress on catalytic converter, prevent erroneous EVAP leak faults, and prevent erroneous fuel trim faults.
• 10171750Feb 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10171800Feb 14, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Remote start diagnostic information.
• 10171757Feb 11, 2020Electrical system. Information on the installation of remote start and extended range.
• 10171392Feb 5, 2020Equipment. Update to model metadata to accommodate 2019 Jetta pull-ahead.
• 10171124Jan 31, 2020Equipment, Other or unknown. Information on the installation of trailer hitch
• 10170835Jan 24, 2020Equipment. Update to existing information. Update to model year applicability.
• 10170833Jan 24, 2020Electrical system. Remote start diagnostic information.
• 10170831Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. Decklid diagnostic steps.
• 10170836Jan 22, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10170841Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10170639Jan 17, 2020Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states No/low heat output No Crank/No Start with P06EF and/or P06E9 Customer states MIL-on with P0463 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states the airbag light is on
• 10170642Jan 15, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Micro switch customer call list.
• 10170638Jan 14, 2020Engine, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0133 No Crank/No Start with P06EF and/or P06E9 Customer states MIL-on with P0463 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states the airbag light is on
• 10170210Jan 9, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10170277Jan 8, 2020Equipment, Engine. Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states the airbag light is on
• 10170208Jan 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10169516Dec 13, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine Oil Checking at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Updated to include model year 2020 applicability.
• 10169135Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
• 10169123Dec 4, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Updated criteria ID in claiming.
• 10169122Dec 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment.
• 10169140Dec 2, 2019Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10169130Dec 2, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment.
• 10168647Nov 26, 2019Equipment. In an effort to provide dealerships with an opportunity to prepare for an upcoming campaign, this notice is to inform you of tools that will be required for an upcoming campaign. Please ensure these tools (or equivalent where specified) are present and in good working order as soon as possible.
• 10168646Nov 26, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. "Additional Maintenance Items section: ""Transmission, Automatic (non-DSG): Change fluid and filter every 80K miles"" REMOVED: ""and filter"""
• 10168683Nov 25, 2019Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10168336Nov 22, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Additional EVAP diagnostic after a software update.
• 10168335Nov 22, 2019Electrical system, Engine. Additional test plans to clear memory after update programming in ECM.
• 10168331Nov 22, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Direction for APP connect
• 10168314Nov 22, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Engine, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states side mirror glass is cracked or has wind noise from housing Customer states the parking brake will not disengage or parking brake error/warning light in MFI faults C100C01, C100C07, C100C29 in the ABS module…
• 10168313Nov 18, 2019Electrical system, Brakes, Equipment, Engine. Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states side mirror glass is cracked or has wind noise from housing Customer states the parking brake will not disengage or parking brake error/warning light in MFI faults C100C01, C100C07, C100C29 in the ABS module…

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