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.

• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185661Jan 11, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. Current ECM software causing erroneous misfire faults.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185211Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Rear lid basic settings
• 10185168Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Id for testing
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185154Dec 10, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10184285Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
• 10183509Nov 17, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Update to include additional components in parts table.
• 10183411Nov 12, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
• 10183576Nov 11, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10183536Nov 11, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Wind noise exterior mirror(s) Update warranty table per SAGA updates.
• 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10182514Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
• 10182509Nov 2, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
• 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10181425Oct 15, 2020Engine cooling. Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
• 10181426Oct 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Update to software version management (SVM) radio programming due to corrupted data server providing different software number rather than what the bulletin stated.
• 10181412Oct 8, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria.
• 10181422Oct 2, 2020Equipment, Engine. Evap diagnostic steps
• 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Engine, Steering. Mandatory fastener.
• 10180527Sep 29, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Door lock concern diagnosis
• 10180522Sep 29, 2020Latches, locks and linkages. Door lock concern diagnosis
• 10180519Sep 29, 2020Fuel system, Engine. Crank/No Start diagnositic tip. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10180603Sep 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180585Sep 25, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180500Sep 24, 2020Engine cooling. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. Updated claiming instructions, part information and work instructions with latest catalyst information.
• 10180493Sep 24, 2020Engine cooling. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. Updated claiming instructions, part information and work instructions with latest catalyst information.
• 10180504Sep 23, 2020Engine cooling. Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. Updated claiming instructions, part information and work instructions with latest catalyst information.
• 10180108Sep 18, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Door lock concern diagnosis
• 10180098Sep 18, 2020Engine, Fuel system. Crank/No Start diagnositic tip. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10180093Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling, Engine. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180063Sep 5, 2020Engine cooling. "Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. • Updated claiming instructions and part information with Criteria M1 information. • Updated claiming and work instructions to include rivet (N -038-549-4)…
• 10180062Sep 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. "Over time and mileage, the factory-installed catalyst may not perform as required. If the effectiveness of the catalyst is reduced, this may result in increased tailpipe emissions and the vehicle could fail an emissions (IM) inspection. Updated claiming instructions and part information with Criteria M1 information. Updated claiming and work instructions to include rivet (N -038-549-4) for the noise insulation.
• 10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10179133Aug 28, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. Autonomous data event gathering
• 10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
• 10178833Aug 21, 2020Equipment, Engine. Autonomous data event gathering
• 10178832Aug 21, 2020Engine cooling. Coolant refill faults and addressing
• 10178574Aug 14, 2020Equipment, Engine. Bevel Box Leak
• 10178545Aug 12, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10178589Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178544Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10178422Aug 7, 2020Equipment. metadata adjustment.
• 10178419Aug 7, 2020Engine cooling. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
• 10178421Aug 6, 2020Equipment. To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
• 10178423Aug 3, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic stability control. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.

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