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.

• 10163538Jul 17, 2019Electrical system. SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10162902Jul 3, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the diagnostic software (ODIS).
• 10162903Jun 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned only if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10161714Jun 27, 2019Body and structure. Diagnostic Measured Values for easy open function.
• 10161660Jun 21, 2019Electrical system. This Document informs dealers on the new warranty extension of the 12 Volt Battery Warranty Extension for certain Atlas vehicles
• 10161648Jun 17, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned only if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10161639Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Antennae diagnosis
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161634Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Update to bulletin model metadata selection.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161257Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161221Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161220Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161219Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161218Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161212Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
• 10161211Jun 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161208Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Highline cluster virtual display note
• 10161207Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Diagnosis and repair for rear heater .
• 10161204Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control, Body and structure. Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 10161183Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
• 10161181Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Remote key programming instruction.
• 10161176Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Grill Shutter diagnostic steps
• 10161292Jun 7, 2019Steering. Steering wheel heater.
• 10161290Jun 4, 2019Electrical system. Testing open circuit voltage of key batteries.
• 10160841May 29, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1558 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10160843May 28, 2019Equipment. To update special part number in repair step 26.
• 10160847May 24, 2019Electrical system. Start/Stop: Auto Stop Standby Operation.
• 10160821May 24, 2019Seats. Drivers side seat diagnostic assistance with basic settings information.
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10160326May 16, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159816May 7, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10160839May 2, 2019Electrical system. Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.
• 10159821May 1, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159815Apr 30, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 10159283Apr 29, 2019Engine cooling. Updated to include figures (pictures).
• 10159340Apr 26, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. Battery disconnect instructions for Atlas.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159424Apr 16, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. VWSSP 850153 - Self Study Program / Automatic Transmission 09P
• 10158730Apr 16, 2019Electrical system. Information on the location of trailer brake controller connector and adapter harness creation. This document also applies to the 2004 Touareg.
• 10158729Apr 16, 2019Lane departure. Driver Assist Topics. This bulletin also applies to the 2018 Touareg and the 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158710Apr 5, 2019Equipment. Relay Terminal Assignments. This also applies to 2019 Beetle Convertible and 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.

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